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Strengthening Student Protection Against Harassment and Cyberbullying in Higher Education.

This law mandates that US colleges and universities implement clear, enforceable policies prohibiting student harassment, including cyberbullying, based on characteristics like race, sex, orientation, or religion. It requires institutions to establish reporting procedures, sanctions, and provide mental health support for both victims and the accused. Furthermore, the Act authorizes $50 million annually for competitive grants to institutions to develop anti-harassment prevention programs.
Key points
Colleges must develop and publish detailed policies explicitly banning harassment, including incidents occurring through electronic communication and cyberbullying.
Mandatory procedures for reporting incidents, informing parties of disciplinary outcomes, and providing counseling and mental health services.
Establishes a competitive grant program ($50 million annually for FY 2024-2029) to help institutions initiate or improve anti-harassment and support programs.
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Additional Information
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023
Print number: S 2902
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2023-09-21