The STOP Bullying Act directs the federal government to establish a grant program providing funding to every state to create anti-bullying task forces. These task forces would study bullying in elementary and secondary schools, examine existing school policies, evaluate teacher and parent education efforts, and document incidents of student violence and self-harm related to bullying. Each state task force would include diverse representation from teachers, school administrators, parents, students, counselors, psychologists, lawyers, and community organizations serving LGBTQ+ students. Within one year of conducting their study, each task force must submit a report to state education officials and the U.S. Secretary of Education containing findings, legislative recommendations, and best practices for reducing bullying, with findings made publicly available. The legislation addresses a significant problem: approximately one in five K–12 students experience bullying, with marginalized groups facing particularly high rates, and the bill aims to help schools create safer learning environments.
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