HR-7233 : Still Just a Bill

The "Jenna Quinn Law of 2024" (H.R. 7233) amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to address child sexual abuse through education and training programs. Key provisions include:

• Grant Program: Establishes a grant program for field-initiated projects focused on child sexual abuse awareness and prevention. These grants can be used for:
  • Improving student awareness of child sexual abuse in an age-appropriate manner.
  • Training teachers, school employees, and other adults working with children on recognizing and reporting child sexual abuse.
  • Providing information to parents and guardians on child sexual abuse awareness, prevention, and response.
• Reporting Requirements: Requires grant recipients to submit annual reports detailing project activities, participant numbers, services provided, and project outcomes.
• Comptroller General Reports: Mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to prepare two reports:
  • One evaluating the effectiveness of projects funded by the grant program.
  • Another examining whether these projects duplicate other federally funded activities.

These reports are to be submitted to relevant committees in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.