Bill > S2645

This bill establishes several key provisions related to addressing sexual misconduct on college campuses in Massachusetts: 1. It requires all institutions of higher education to regularly conduct a sexual misconduct climate survey of students, using a model survey developed by a task force. Institutions must publicly post a summary of the survey results. 2. It requires institutions to adopt detailed, trauma-informed policies on dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and to coordinate with local law enforcement on these issues. 3. It establishes a campus safety advisor role within the Department of Higher Education to provide guidance and resources to institutions on campus safety. 4. It mandates that institutions provide various services and resources related to sexual misconduct, including providing a confidential resource advisor, entering into agreements with local crisis service providers, and offering training and awareness programming. 5. It requires institutions to report annually on the number of sexual misconduct allegations, investigations, findings of responsibility, and disciplinary actions. The bill aims to improve campus climate, response, and accountability around issues of sexual misconduct at colleges and universities in Massachusetts.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2645