Pupil instruction: sexual harassment: Title IX safety.

Senator Reyes proposes comprehensive changes to California's approach to Title IX safety and sexual harassment prevention in schools through legislation that would establish dedicated safety awareness periods, standardize training materials, and enhance complaint procedures.

The bill designates the first two weeks of April and September as "Title IX Safety Weeks," requiring public schools to focus on fostering safe environments through activities like student-administrator dialogues, expert presentations, and prominent display of Title IX resources. Schools would be encouraged to host interactive events covering Title IX policies and post information about reporting procedures and available support services.

Upon approval by the Attorney General, the Department of Education would make available standardized sexual harassment training materials developed by the Redlands Unified School District for use by students and parents. The department must also evaluate its uniform complaint procedures by 2028 to ensure efficient processes for elevating Title IX concerns and incorporate related questions into school climate surveys.

The legislation directs the Instructional Quality Commission to include information about Title IX, sexual harassment definitions, and reporting procedures when next revising the Health Education Framework. Schools would need to periodically review their disciplinary approaches for sexual misconduct to identify rehabilitative outcomes. The bill provides for state reimbursement of mandated costs to local educational agencies.