H.R.1648 - Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2011

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students. as introduced.

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Linda Sánchez

D-CA

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4/15/2011--Introduced.Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2011 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require states, on an ongoing basis, to: (1) collect and report certain information on bullying and harassment by youth in their elementary and secondary schools and co

Official Summary

4/15/2011--Introduced.Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2011 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require states, on an ongoing basis, to:
(1) collect and report certain information on bullying and harassment by youth in their elementary and secondary schools and communities;
(2) conduct, and report the results of, a needs assessment for bullying and harassment prevention programs; and
(3) provide technical assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools in their efforts to thwart bullying and harassment. Requires LEAs to:
(1) include clear prohibitions against bullying and harassment within their discipline policies;
(2) establish and monitor performance indicators for incidents of bullying and harassment; and
(3) establish grievance procedures students, parents, and educators can use to redress such conduct. Directs LEAs to notify parents, students, and educators annually on:
(1) the bullying and harassment prohibited by their discipline policies,
(2) the numbers and nature of bullying and harassment incidents for each of their schools, and
(3) grievance procedures for redressing such conduct. Requires:
(1) the Secretary of Education to conduct, and report on, an independent biennial evaluation of programs to combat bullying and harassment in elementary and secondary schools; and
(2) the Commissioner for Education Statistics to collect data, that are subject to independent review, to determine the incidence and prevalence of bullying and harassment in elementary and secondary schools in this country.

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12/31/11
Petition to President Obama on LGBT Bullying

which would prohibit discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools and the Safe Schools Improvement Act (HR 1648/S. 506) would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ...

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12/31/11
Petition to President Obama on LGBT Bullying

which would prohibit discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools and the Safe Schools Improvement Act (HR 1648/S. 506) would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ...

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12/28/11
New Petition to President Obama on LGBT Bullying

which would prohibit discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools and the Safe Schools Improvement Act (HR 1648/S. 506) would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ...

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12/16/11
Petition to President Obama on LGBT Bullying

... Student Non-Discrimination Act (HR 998/S 555) which would prohibit discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools and the Safe Schools Improvement Act (HR 1648/S. 506) would amend ...

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12/13/11
National PFLAG Convention: Highlights and Take Aways ...

... Representatives Barney Frank, Jerrold Nadler, and Jared Polis, and other government officials inspired everyone to make the visits because we could make a difference about upcoming bills: H.R.1648/S.506 focuses on ...

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12/12/11
Sexual Harassment Is an Issue for Boys, Too « AAUW Dialog

Earlier this month, I met with Senate staff members who are pushing forward with two pieces of legislation: the Safe Schools Improvement Act (S. 506/H.R. 1648) and the Student Nondiscrimination Act (S. 555/H.R. 998). I hope ...

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