SB-334
Education

Pupil instruction: sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse prevention: safety.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes an annual Sexual Harassment Safety Week in September for all California public schools.
  • Requires schools to review and update sexual harassment prevention surveys by January 2028.
  • Mandates enhanced sexual health education curriculum to include harassment and assault prevention.
  • Requires schools to post Title IX resources and reporting procedures on digital platforms.

Summary

Senator Reyes proposes comprehensive changes to California's educational framework for preventing and addressing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse in public schools. The legislation requires the State Department of Education to incorporate age-appropriate safety questions into existing school climate surveys by January 2028 and establishes an annual Sexual Harassment Safety Week in September.

During Sexual Harassment Safety Week, public schools and charter schools must focus on fostering safe environments and preventing sexual misconduct through interactive activities, resource sharing, and community engagement. Schools are encouraged to host discussions between students and administrators, organize expert presentations, and prominently display prevention resources and reporting procedures on campus and digital platforms.

The bill directs the Instructional Quality Commission to integrate detailed information about Title IX, Uniform Complaint Procedures, and sexual misconduct prevention into the Health Education Framework during its next revision after January 2026. This includes guidance on reporting incidents, available support measures, and disciplinary consequences. Schools are also encouraged to incorporate this content into comprehensive sexual health education programs for grades 7-12.

Local educational agencies may coordinate with Title IX coordinators to notify school communities about Sexual Harassment Safety Week activities and resources. The legislation provides for state reimbursement of mandated costs to local agencies and school districts, as determined by the Commission on State Mandates.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Assembly Education Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Education Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB334 Reyes
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Education Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Education Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Contacts

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Al MuratsuchiD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
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Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
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Lisa CalderonD
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Introduced By

Eloise Reyes
Eloise ReyesD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Dawn Addis
Dawn AddisD
California State Assembly Member
Al Muratsuchi
Al MuratsuchiD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/28/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 2, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Education Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
9009PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes an annual Sexual Harassment Safety Week in September for all California public schools.
  • Requires schools to review and update sexual harassment prevention surveys by January 2028.
  • Mandates enhanced sexual health education curriculum to include harassment and assault prevention.
  • Requires schools to post Title IX resources and reporting procedures on digital platforms.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Eloise Reyes
Eloise ReyesD
California State Senator
Co-Authors
Dawn Addis
Dawn AddisD
California State Assembly Member
Al Muratsuchi
Al MuratsuchiD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Senator Reyes proposes comprehensive changes to California's educational framework for preventing and addressing sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse in public schools. The legislation requires the State Department of Education to incorporate age-appropriate safety questions into existing school climate surveys by January 2028 and establishes an annual Sexual Harassment Safety Week in September.

During Sexual Harassment Safety Week, public schools and charter schools must focus on fostering safe environments and preventing sexual misconduct through interactive activities, resource sharing, and community engagement. Schools are encouraged to host discussions between students and administrators, organize expert presentations, and prominently display prevention resources and reporting procedures on campus and digital platforms.

The bill directs the Instructional Quality Commission to integrate detailed information about Title IX, Uniform Complaint Procedures, and sexual misconduct prevention into the Health Education Framework during its next revision after January 2026. This includes guidance on reporting incidents, available support measures, and disciplinary consequences. Schools are also encouraged to incorporate this content into comprehensive sexual health education programs for grades 7-12.

Local educational agencies may coordinate with Title IX coordinators to notify school communities about Sexual Harassment Safety Week activities and resources. The legislation provides for state reimbursement of mandated costs to local agencies and school districts, as determined by the Commission on State Mandates.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/28/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 1100
Assembly Education Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Education Hearing
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB334 Reyes
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Education Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Education Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Introduced
Senate Floor
Introduced
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 2, 2025
PASS
Assembly Committee
Assembly Education Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
9009PASS

Contacts

Profile
Al MuratsuchiD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Al MuratsuchiD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Bill Author
Profile
Joaquin ArambulaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Buffy WicksD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Lisa CalderonD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mike FongD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Dawn AddisD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Diane DixonR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gregg HartD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Blanca PachecoD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Gail PellerinD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Kate SanchezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Tri TaR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Mark GonzalezD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Heather HadwickR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jose SolacheD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Sade ElhawaryD
Assemblymember
Committee Member