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PC 567

Para enmendar los subincisos (35) y (63) del inciso (b) del Artículo 2.04 de la Ley Núm. 85-2018, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de garantizar la inclusión de la violencia entre parejas del mismo sexo y la violencia de género en los programas de enseñanza dirigidos a promover la prevención de la violencia doméstica; establecer como requisito de graduación para estudiantes de cuarto año del Sistema de Educación Pública de Puerto Rico la aprobación de un curso de prevención de violencia doméstica, incluyendo la modalidad de violencia entre parejas del mismo sexo y la violencia de género; instruir al Secretario de Educación, en conjunto con el Comisionado del Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico, a rendir un informe anual sobre lo establecido en esta Ley.

2025-2028 Session

Mandates a fourth-year domestic-violence prevention course covering same-sex partner violence and gender violence, with annual reporting by Education Department and Police Bureau.

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Bill Summary · PC 567

PC 567 — Summary of Bill to Amend the Puerto Rico Education Reform Law (Ley Núm. 85-2018)

Overview

PC 567 proposes amendments to the Puerto Rico Education Reform Law (Ley Núm. 85-2018) to strengthen the inclusion of violence prevention content in school curricula. Specifically, it would ensure that violence between same-sex intimate partners and gender-based violence are covered in programs aimed at preventing domestic violence. It would also establish a graduation requirement for fourth-year students in the public education system to complete a course on domestic violence prevention that includes content on same-sex partner violence and gender violence. Additionally, the bill would require annual reporting by the Secretary of Education (Educacion) in collaboration with the Commissioner of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau (Comisionado del Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico) on the measures implemented under this law.

Main Provisions

  • Amendments to Law 85-2018: Modify subincisos (35) and (63) of subsection (b) of Article 2.04 to guarantee inclusion of same-sex intimate partner violence and gender violence in domestic violence prevention curricula.
  • Graduation Requirement: Make the completion and successful passing of a domestic violence prevention course a requirement for graduation for students in the fourth year of Puerto Rico’s Public Education System. The course must cover same-sex partner violence and gender violence.
  • Annual Reporting: Direct the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Police Bureau Commissioner, to issue an annual report detailing the measures, curricula content, implementation status, and related outcomes of the law.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Students: Fourth-year students in Puerto Rico’s Public Education System would be required to complete the course as a graduation condition.
  • Schools and School Districts: Responsible for implementing the updated curriculum, arranging training, and ensuring students meet the graduation requirement.
  • Department of Education: Oversees curriculum changes, compliance, and reporting.
  • Puerto Rico Police Bureau: Partner in the annual reporting process to track enforcement-related outcomes and safety considerations.
  • General Public: Enhanced awareness and education on domestic violence prevention, including LGBTQ+ dynamics and gender-based violence.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: April 30, 2025.
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-04-30: Radicado (filed)
    • 2025-05-01: First Reading in the House
    • 2025-05-01: Referred to Committee(s)
  • Current Status: Referenced to commissions; no further actions recorded yet.

Notes and Considerations

  • The bill emphasizes inclusive education, aligning domestic violence prevention with LGBTQ+ considerations and gender violence.
  • No fiscal provisions are specified in the summary; enactment could imply costs for curriculum development, teacher training, and materials.
  • If enacted, implementation would depend on approval by the Legislature and any required regulatory or administrative updates to Education Department guidelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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