Bill > S2990

This bill aims to enhance campus safety and support for survivors of sexual violence by amending the Higher Education Act and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The bill requires colleges and universities to establish comprehensive policies and practices for preventing and responding to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking. Key provisions include mandating the designation of sexual and interpersonal violence specialists at each institution who can provide confidential support to survivors, creating a uniform campus-wide disciplinary process for handling sexual violence reports, developing victim-centered and trauma-informed training for campus officials, and establishing an online reporting system and amnesty policy to encourage reporting. The bill also requires institutions to provide detailed information on their websites about reporting options, support services, and investigation procedures. Additionally, the bill expands grants to combat violent crimes on campus and requires a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study to assess the effectiveness of these efforts. The goal is to create a more supportive, transparent, and survivor-centered approach to addressing sexual violence in higher education settings.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2990/all-info