Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 5685 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/20/2023, 8:15 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5685

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023

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, a sex stereotype, and sex characteristics, including intersex traits), 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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5685

Bill HR 5685 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 22, 2023. Bill HR 5685 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 22, 2023. Bill HR 5685's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of September 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5685

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

143

Democrat Cosponsors

143

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5685

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5685

Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023To prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.

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