The bill would create a federal demonstration project to train K–12 students, teachers, and school staff to recognize, prevent, and respond to signs of human trafficking and child exploitation. The project would approve nonprofit training vendors, award grants to eligible schools and organizations, and help them develop procedures for reporting concerns and referring survivors and exploited children to services. It would collect and report program data while protecting personal information. The bill was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Schools and other eligible organizations could receive grants to provide training using curricula from approved nonprofit vendors. The project would give priority to applicants serving areas identified as having high rates of trafficking or vulnerable and underserved youth. The bill does not require students or schools to take part.
The bill authorizes $15 million for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for the demonstration project. This is authorization for funding, not a statement that the money has been spent.
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