This bill would require schools across the country to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of students based on characteristics like race, sex, disability, or religion. Schools would have to provide clear rules, grievance procedures, and data reporting on these issues to help keep students safe and supported.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill would require schools across the country to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of students based on characteristics like race, sex, disability, or religion. Schools would have to provide clear rules, grievance procedures, and data reporting on these issues to help keep students safe and supported.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><p><strong>Safe Schools Improvement Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires states to direct their local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of elementary and secondary school students. In particular, these policies must prohibit bullying and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), disability, or religion.</p> <p>Further, LEAs must provide (1) students, parents, and educational professionals with annual notice of the conduct prohibited in their disciplinary policies; (2) students and parents with grievance procedures that target such conduct; and (3) the public with annual data on the incidence and frequency of that conduct at the school and LEA level.</p> <p>The Department of Education must conduct and report on an independent biennial evaluation of programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in elementary and secondary schools. The National Center for Education Statistics must collect state data to determine the incidence and frequency of the conduct prohibited by LEA disciplinary policies.</p></body></html>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Requires states to direct local school districts to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of students
Policies must prohibit bullying and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), disability, or religion
Schools must provide annual notice of prohibited conduct, student/parent grievance procedures, and public data on incidents of bullying and harassment
Requires federal evaluations and data collection on programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in schools
Aims to create safer, more inclusive environments for all students
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would impact all elementary and secondary schools across the country, requiring them to take concrete steps to prevent and address bullying and harassment. This could lead to real changes in school climates, supporting marginalized students and promoting more inclusive, supportive learning environments nationwide.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Education
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
3105, 119th Congress (2025). "ISLET Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-3105