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This bill, named the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025, requires colleges and universities to develop comprehensive policies and procedures to prevent and address harassment based on a student's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religion. The legislation mandates that institutions create detailed anti-harassment policies covering various contexts, including on-campus locations, electronic communications, and sponsored activities, and requires them to outline specific procedures for reporting, investigating, and responding to harassment incidents. Additionally, the bill establishes a competitive grant program through the Department of Education to help colleges develop, expand, and improve anti-harassment programs, with $50 million annually authorized for funding from 2026 to 2031. The grants can be used for prevention programs, counseling services, and educational training for students, faculty, and staff about recognizing and addressing harassment. Institutions receiving grants must evaluate their programs and submit reports to the Secretary of Education, who will then compile and publish a best practices report based on scientific research. The bill explicitly states that it does not replace or invalidate existing civil rights protections but rather supplements them, ensuring additional safeguards against harassment in higher education settings.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2876/all-info