Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
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Overview
The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025 aims to combat harassment at colleges and universities by requiring institutions to report on their harassment policies and procedures. It also establishes a competitive grant program to help schools implement programs to prevent harassment and provide support to victims and those accused of harassment. The bill expands reporting requirements for institutions regarding harassment incidents and strengthens protections against harassment based on various characteristics, including race, sexual orientation, and disability.
Key provisions
- Requires institutions of higher education to report on their harassment policies and procedures.
- Creates a competitive grant program to fund anti-harassment programs at colleges and universities.
- Expands reporting requirements regarding harassment incidents and actions taken.
- Specifically prohibits harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and religion.
- Addresses electronic communication and technology in harassment definitions and reporting.
- Mandates counseling and support services for victims and perpetrators of harassment.
- Requires institutions to designate an employee responsible for receiving and tracking harassment reports.
- Establishes a process for evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of anti-harassment programs.
Who is affected
- Students at institutions of higher education
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