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The Education Commission met with representatives of Honduras's 10 bilingual teacher-training Normal Schools to hear concerns about facilities, staffing, and operations, with lawmakers clarifying that the schools' properties remain under the Education Ministry's control.

A congressman from the Libre party introduced a bill to reform the 2014 anti-bullying law, requiring schools to establish prevention programs, internal reporting systems, immediate victim support, and conflict-resolution initiatives.

A legislative commission met with prosecutors to strengthen investigation procedures and prevention strategies against child and adolescent sexual abuse in schools, with 2025 data showing 1,082 reported cases across six major cities.

The National Congress unanimously approved a motion requiring the Public Prosecutor's office and police to report to lawmakers on how they handle complaints of sexual assault, rape, and harassment of children in schools, citing numerous reports of abuse.

A congressman has proposed a national student employment program offering tax incentives to companies hiring students aged 16–30 for part-time or flexible work compatible with their education, with full labor protections.

Congress's Education Committee approved a parental-rights law giving families a say in sex education and advanced plans to repair 109 public schools nationwide, with over 300 additional school interventions pending through a government investment fund.