Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2010

              The Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2010 amends the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs. (Library of Congress, 2010) The act would require schools receiving federal funding to adopt codes of conduct for bullying and harassment specifically on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also requires full disclosure of any instances of harassment or bullying. (Human Rights Campaign, 2011)

Current status of the bill:

The act was reintroduced in the Senate by Senator Casey on March 8, 2011. The act is is expected to be reintroduced the House of Representatives soon.