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

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.