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This bill creates the "Sexual Assault Response For College Students Act" in Mississippi. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring all higher education institutions to adopt a comprehensive policy consistent with federal and state laws regarding their response to allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual exploitation, and stalking. The policy must include specific definitions, procedures for students to report violations, compliance with federal laws like the Clery Act and Title IX, and statements of the institution's commitments. 2. Requiring institutions to prominently publish the comprehensive policy and related resources on their website, including contact information for the Title IX coordinator, confidential advisors, and local law enforcement and sexual assault crisis centers. 3. Requiring institutions to provide access to confidential advisors who can provide resources, counseling, and support to complainants, respondents, and survivors without triggering mandatory reporting requirements. 4. Requiring institutions to train all employees, student employees, and supervisory personnel on how to assist students who allege violations of the comprehensive policy. 5. Establishing detailed procedures for institutions to follow in resolving complaints of alleged policy violations, including protections for privacy, rights for complainants and respondents, and appeal processes. Overall, the bill aims to ensure comprehensive and consistent policies and resources are in place at Mississippi's higher education institutions to address and respond to sexual assault and related issues on campuses.

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