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A 7404

Requires student athletes participating in public school sponsored athletics complete anti-bullying, anti-hazing and anti-harassment training

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Jensen

Requires public school student athletes in school-sponsored sports to complete anti-bullying, anti-hazing, and anti-harassment training, prompting districts to implement it.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 7404

Summary: Assembly Bill A 7404

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: A 7404
  • Title: Requires student athletes participating in public school sponsored athletics complete anti-bullying, anti-hazing and anti-harassment training
  • Status: Referred to Education
  • Introduced: March 25, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Josh Jensen

Purpose

The bill aims to promote safer athletic environments in public schools by ensuring that student athletes who participate in school-sponsored sports complete training on anti-bullying, anti-hazing, and anti-harassment topics.

Key Provisions (as stated in the available information)

  • Requires student athletes in public schools who participate in school-sponsored athletics to complete training addressing:
    • Anti-bullying
    • Anti-hazing
    • Anti-harassment
  • Specifics such as training duration, content scope, frequency, eligibility, delivery method (in-person vs. online), approved providers, enforcement mechanisms, and consequences for non-compliance are not detailed in the information provided.

Affected Parties

  • Primaryly affected: Public school student athletes.
  • Other potential impacts: Public school districts and athletic programs will need to implement or coordinate the required training; training providers and materials may be involved to deliver the program.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Education committee for consideration.
  • The introduction date is March 25, 2025.
  • No enactment date, implementation timeline, or fiscal note information is provided in the available summary.
  • The legislative actions shown include the same “REFERRED TO EDUCATION” entry twice, indicating a possible clerical duplication.

Notes and Next Steps

  • The full text will specify detailed provisions (e.g., implementation timeline, exemptions, funding, and enforcement).
  • Monitor committee hearings and amendments in the Education committee to understand any changes to scope, requirements, or timelines.
  • Stakeholders to watch include school districts, athletic directors, coaches, student-athlete advocacy groups, and organizations that develop anti-bullying/hazing curricula.

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

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