Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act

House Bill 5936 - Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:02:59Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5936 Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5936

Protecting Students' Civil Rights Act

This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to take certain actions to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.

Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with federal civil rights.

In addition, an IHE must (1) annually submit to the Department of Education a report that includes all complaints alleging discrimination and make such report publicly available; and (2) provide students and employees with the contact information of the designated employee, the report, the enforcement policies of the IHE, and the procedures for reporting and investigating complaints.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5936

Bill HR 5936 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 12, 2023. Bill HR 5936 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 12, 2023. Bill HR 5936's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of October 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5936

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5936

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5936

Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act

To require institutions of higher education to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and for other purposes.