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S 3719

Relates to teen dating violence education programs

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza and 2 co-sponsors

Requires schools to implement teen dating violence education, covering healthy relationships, consent, warning signs, and bystander action for grades 6-12.

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Bill Summary · S 3719

Summary: Bill S 3719 — Relates to teen dating violence education programs

Overview

  • Bill number & title: S 3719, Relates to teen dating violence education programs
  • Status: Refer red to Education
  • Introduced: January 29, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Andrew J. Lanza (primary)
  • Cosponsors: Mario Mattera, Dean Murray
  • Related bills (prior-session): S 6566, S 6210, S 2621, S 4909, S 4092

Note: The provided information does not include the bill text. The summary below reflects the bill’s stated focus in the title and the official status, with emphasis on what to expect in the actual provisions.

Purpose and intent (as implied by the title)

  • The bill appears to address teen dating violence education within schools or school communities.
  • Likely aims to promote awareness, prevention, and resources related to teen dating violence, and to integrate education on healthy relationships into relevant grade levels or curricula.

Key provisions to look for in the full text

(Exact provisions are not provided here; the following are common elements in bills of this type and what readers should verify in the bill text.)

  • Scope and grade levels: Which students are covered (e.g., middle and high school; potentially grades 6–12).
  • Curriculum requirements: Whether there would be mandated, age-appropriate curricula on teen dating violence, healthy relationships, consent, warning signs, bystander intervention, and resources.
  • Program standards: Any criteria for evidence-based or research-informed programming; alignment with state learning standards.
  • Training and professional development: Requirements for teacher and staff training on recognizing and addressing teen dating violence.
  • Reporting and monitoring: Obligations for schools to track incidents, provide annual reports, or establish reporting mechanisms.
  • Funding and implementation: Whether the bill allocates funds or requires districts to implement programs within existing resources; any grant opportunities or state support.
  • Accessibility and inclusivity: Provisions addressing diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ students and students with disabilities.
  • Enforcement and compliance: Consequences for districts or schools that fail to implement requirements.
  • Effective date and sunset: When requirements take effect and whether there is a review period.

Affected parties

  • School districts, charter schools, and other educational entities responsible for implementing curricula and professional development.
  • Students in participating grade levels.
  • teachers, counselors, and school administrators who would deliver or support the programming.
  • Families and communities seeking information and resources on teen dating violence prevention.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Education committee.
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and a vote by the committee before moving to the full chamber for consideration. If approved, it would move to the other chamber (as applicable) and then to the governor/president for signature, depending on the legislative process in this jurisdiction.
  • Effective date, funding, and any sunset provisions would be specified in the full text.

Related considerations

  • The bill has several related prior-session bills (S 6566, S 6210, S 2621, S 4909, S 4092), suggesting ongoing legislative interest in teen dating violence education. The specific provisions may be similar or progressive across sessions.

For a precise understanding, review the full bill text to confirm the exact requirements, timelines, and fiscal implications once available.

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

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