A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat campus sexual assault, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 4962, also known as the Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Act, aims to make changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act in order to address and prevent campus sexual assault. The bill includes provisions such as requiring colleges and universities to develop comprehensive sexual assault prevention programs, provide training for students and staff on how to prevent and respond to sexual assault, and establish confidential reporting mechanisms for survivors.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the transparency and accountability of institutions by requiring them to disclose information about sexual assault incidents on campus, including the number of reported cases and the outcomes of investigations. It also aims to strengthen enforcement mechanisms to ensure that institutions are complying with these requirements.

Overall, the Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Act is designed to create a safer and more supportive environment for students on college campuses, and to hold institutions accountable for addressing and preventing sexual assault.