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TX SB968
TX SB968Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
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Introduced
02/21/2017
02/21/2017
In Committee
05/09/2017
05/09/2017
Crossed Over
04/10/2017
04/10/2017
Passed
05/29/2017
05/29/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/12/2017
06/12/2017
Introduced Session
85th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Education Code to require public and private institutions of higher education in Texas to adopt a sexual assault policy applicable to students and employees. The bill also requires these institutions to provide an electronic option for students and employees to anonymously report allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking, regardless of where the alleged offense occurred. The bill directs the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to adopt rules to administer the electronic reporting requirement and establishes an advisory committee to provide recommendations to the Board.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Carol Alvarado (D)*,
Donna Howard (D)*,
Jeff Leach (R)*,
Kirk Watson (D)*,
Jessica Farrar (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
José Menéndez (D),
Charles Perry (R),
Royce West (D),
Judith Zaffirini (D),
Last Action
Effective immediately (on 06/12/2017)
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