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Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 11:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2791

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021

This bill addresses harassment at institutions of higher education (IHEs).

Specifically, the bill requires each IHE to include in its annual security report a statement of policy regarding harassment on the basis of a student's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, and a sex stereotype), disability, or religion.

In addition, the Department of Education may award grants to IHEs to initiate, expand, or improve programs to (1) prevent the harassment of students; (2) provide counseling or redress services to students who have been harassed or accused of subjecting other students to harassment; or (3) educate and train students, faculty, or staff to prevent harassment or address harassment if it occurs.

Current Status of Bill S 2791

Bill S 2791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 22, 2021. Bill S 2791 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 22, 2021.  Bill S 2791's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2791

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
27
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2791

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2791

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021
A bill to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2021

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