S 2791
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021
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The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021 aims to combat harassment at colleges and universities. It requires each institution to include a policy prohibiting harassment based on race, sex, disability, religion, or sexual orientation in its annual security report. Additionally, the Department of Education will offer grants to institutions to develop programs to prevent harassment, provide support to victims, and educate students, faculty, and staff. The bill also establishes a competitive grant program to fund these initiatives.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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