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Safe & Equitable Campus Resources: Supporting Individuals with Disabilities

This act aims to enhance safety and information accessibility on university campuses for individuals with disabilities. It ensures that security reports, emergency procedures, and prevention programs are available in formats accommodating various disabilities, thereby facilitating full participation in campus life and increasing their safety.
Key points
All campus security reports and information must be free, timely, and available in accessible formats for individuals with disabilities (e.g., blind, deaf, cognitive disabilities).
Emergency response and evacuation procedures must consider the needs of students and staff with disabilities.
Crime prevention programs and materials must be accessible and inclusive of the needs of individuals with disabilities, including addressing abusive behavior and attacks targeting them.
Campus security personnel and information providers must receive training on working with individuals with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities involved in disciplinary proceedings have the right to an interpreter, transliterator, or other communication assistance, and equal opportunities for accommodations.
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Additional Information
Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education Act of 2023
Print number: HR 2421
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Process start date: 2023-03-30