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NJ A1911

NJ A1911
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
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 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 requires the Secretary of Higher Education to impose a $10,000 penalty on an institution of higher education if the secretary determines that the institution failed to appropriately respond to and investigate a student's allegation of sexual assault against another student, and to impose appropriate disciplinary action against the perpetrator if the allegation is substantiated. The civil penalty can 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 01/11/2022)

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