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SB 334

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 2 co-sponsors

SB 334 requires California schools to teach students age-appropriate prevention instruction on sexual harassment, assault, and abuse, establishing safety protocols statewide.

August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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Bill Summary · SB 334

Legislative bill overview

SB 334 requires California schools to implement comprehensive prevention instruction on sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse for students. The bill mandates age-appropriate curriculum and safety protocols, with implementation beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Why is this important

Sexual misconduct in schools affects student safety, academic performance, and long-term wellbeing. Standardized prevention education can help students recognize harmful behaviors, understand consent, and report incidents, while also establishing consistent accountability measures across districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum content concerns: Debates over what constitutes "age-appropriate" material, with some viewing comprehensive consent education as necessary and others viewing it as inappropriate for younger grades
  • Implementation burden: Schools may face costs and resource challenges in developing and delivering new curriculum, particularly in under-resourced districts
  • Parental notification and opt-out rights: Questions about whether parents should be informed in advance and whether they can opt children out of instruction
  • Teacher training requirements: Unclear funding and timeline for training educators to deliver sensitive material effectively

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

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