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Protecting college students from harassment on campuses

This act aims to enhance student safety at higher education institutions by establishing new rules for preventing and responding to harassment. Colleges will be required to clearly define and communicate their anti-harassment policies to students, fostering a safer learning environment.
Key points
Colleges must develop and distribute a policy prohibiting harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity), disability, or religion.
This policy must cover harassment on campus, off-campus, in dorms, and through digital technologies like emails or messaging services.
Institutions will need to describe harassment prevention programs and procedures for reporting and addressing incidents, including informing about disciplinary outcomes.
The act establishes a grant program for colleges to create or expand anti-harassment programs, offer support to victims, and educate the academic community.
Colleges will be required to report on harassment incidents and actions taken, helping to identify best practices in combating this issue.
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Print number: 118_HR_5685
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2023-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_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 2023-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges must develop and distribute a policy prohibiting harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity), disability, or religion.
  • This policy must cover harassment on campus, off-campus, in dorms, and through digital technologies like emails or messaging services.
  • Institutions will need to describe harassment prevention programs and procedures for reporting and addressing incidents, including informing about disciplinary outcomes.
  • The act establishes a grant program for colleges to create or expand anti-harassment programs, offer support to victims, and educate the academic community.
  • Colleges will be required to report on harassment incidents and actions taken, helping to identify best practices in combating this issue.
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. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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