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Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act: New Protections for Students

This act aims to enhance student safety by introducing new rules to combat harassment at colleges and universities. Institutions will be required to develop and implement clear procedures for reporting and responding to harassment incidents, and to inform about available support services. Additionally, the act establishes a grant program for institutions to develop prevention and assistance initiatives.
Key points
Colleges must create and publicize a policy prohibiting student harassment based on race, sex, disability, or religion, including online harassment.
This policy must include procedures for reporting harassment, informing about disciplinary outcomes, and describing available support services for victims and perpetrators.
Institutions will be required to report on harassment patterns and actions taken.
A grant program will be established for colleges to fund anti-harassment prevention programs, counseling services, and training for students and staff.
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Print number: 117_S_2791
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2021-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2791.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must create and publicize a policy prohibiting student harassment based on race, sex, disability, or religion, including online harassment.
  • This policy must include procedures for reporting harassment, informing about disciplinary outcomes, and describing available support services for victims and perpetrators.
  • Institutions will be required to report on harassment patterns and actions taken.
  • A grant program will be established for colleges to fund anti-harassment prevention programs, counseling services, and training for students and staff.
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 Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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