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Student Civil Rights Protection: New Rules for Campus Discrimination Complaints

This act requires higher education institutions to designate an employee to coordinate civil rights compliance, including handling discrimination complaints. This aims to make it easier for students to report issues and ensure greater transparency in university actions, impacting their safety and equal treatment.
Key points
Colleges must appoint an employee to oversee civil rights compliance and handle complaints.
Institutions will be required to annually publish reports on discrimination complaints received.
Students and employees will be informed of the contact details of the responsible person and complaint procedures.
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Print number: 117_HR_5685
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31]
Process start date: 2021-10-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5685.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must appoint an employee to oversee civil rights compliance and handle complaints.
  • Institutions will be required to annually publish reports on discrimination complaints received.
  • Students and employees will be informed of the contact details of the responsible person and complaint procedures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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