US HB3403 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on July 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-11-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-11-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Safe Campus Act of 2015 This bill amends title I (General Provisions) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to establish requirements with respect to sexual violence allegations at institutions of higher education (IHEs). An IHE that receives HEA funds, except a foreign institution, must provide support services to affected students and annual training to relevant personnel. If an IHE receives a sexual violence allegation and written consent to proceed from the alleged victim, then the IHE must report and refer the allegation to local law enforcement. An IHE may not initiate an institutional disciplinary proceeding during a law enforcement investigation, except to impose certain interim sanctions (e.g., a class schedule adjustment). The requirement to report and refer a sexual violence allegation does not apply if an alleged victim provides written notification to an IHE declining law enforcement involvement. In such case, an IHE may not initiate a disciplinary proceeding, including to impose interim sanctions. This bill prohibits an IHE from imposing a sanction on a person, including a student organization (e.g., a fraternity or sorority), with respect to alleged sexual violence, except pursuant to a formal hearing in accordance with institutional disciplinary proceedings. It specifies due process requirements for such proceedings, permits an IHE to select the applicable standard of proof, and directs an IHE to publish applicable procedures in its student handbook. It also prohibits an IHE from requiring a sorority or fraternity to: (1) admit members who do not meet membership requirements, or (2) waive its coverage exemption under title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (title IX prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities) as a disciplinary or punitive measure.
Title
Safe Campus Act of 2015
Sponsors
Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ] | Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-11-16 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. |
2015-07-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
2015-07-29 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB3408 (Related) 2015-11-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Subjects
Administrative remedies
Assault and harassment offenses
Civil actions and liability
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Education
Education programs funding
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Evidence and witnesses
Higher education
Judicial review and appeals
Law enforcement officers
School administration
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Student records
Assault and harassment offenses
Civil actions and liability
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Education
Education programs funding
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Evidence and witnesses
Higher education
Judicial review and appeals
Law enforcement officers
School administration
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Student records
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3403/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr3403/BILLS-114hr3403ih.pdf |