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NJ A2086

NJ A2086
Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.


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Introduced
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of Higher Education to impose a penalty of $10,000 against an institution of higher education in the event that the secretary determines that the institution failed to appropriately respond to and investigate an allegation of sexual assault made by a student enrolled in the institution against another student, and to impose appropriate disciplinary action against the perpetrator if the allegation is substantiated.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Higher Education to impose a $10,000 fine against an institution of higher education if the secretary determines that the institution failed to appropriately respond to and investigate an allegation of sexual assault made by a student against another student, and to impose appropriate disciplinary action against the perpetrator if the allegation is substantiated. The civil penalty would be collected and enforced through summary proceedings under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999."

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee (on 01/14/2020)

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