STOP Bullying Act
Sponsored By: Representative Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced
Summary
fund State anti-bullying task forces — This bill would create a federal grant program to fund State task forces that study, address, and reduce bullying in K‑12 schools. The program requires statewide studies, education for teachers, parents, and students, and a public final report with findings and recommendations.
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- Students: Would require a State-wide study of bullying, including incidents of student violence and self-harm, and highlights nearly 1 in 5 K‑12 students being bullied (over 10 million students). This study must pay attention to higher rates among marginalized groups such as Jewish, Sikh, LGBTQ+ students, and youth with developmental disabilities.
- Families and caregivers: Grant funds must support education for parents and students and include guidance on recognizing early warning signs and discussing bullying with children.
- Educators and school staff: Task forces must include teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and psychologists and produce best practices for educating staff to recognize and reduce bullying.
- State agencies and community groups: Grants go to every State to set up a task force chaired by the State Chief Education Officer and include representatives from legal, paraprofessional, and community organizations that support LGBTQ+ students. Each State must publish a final report with recommendations for legislation or administrative actions.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Cosponsors
Khanna
CA • D
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Soto
FL • D
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Sherrill
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/7/2025
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
NY • D
Sponsored 4/24/2025
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/24/2025
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/24/2025
Craig
MN • D
Sponsored 4/29/2025
Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]
NJ • D
Sponsored 6/5/2025
Randall
WA • D
Sponsored 6/9/2025
Schakowsky
IL • D
Sponsored 6/9/2025
Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
NM • D
Sponsored 6/12/2025
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