HB5126: Safe to Tell Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To promote the creation of State anonymous school threat reporting programs, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Safe to Tell Act of 2023 encourages states to create anonymous programs where students and others can report school threats or safety concerns without revealing their identity. The bill aims to help schools catch potential dangers early through confidential tiplines or apps. It affects schools, students, and law enforcement agencies that respond to reported threats. The bill was introduced in Congress and is currently pending review in .
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HB5126: Safe to Tell Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
James Himes
Jason Crow
Abigail Spanberger