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NJ S486

NJ S486
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
01/09/2018
In Committee
09/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 on 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 can be collected and enforced through summary proceedings under the Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 09/17/2018)

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