Bills · S 2876
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2876Education
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to make college campuses safer and more accountable for addressing harassment. Harassment, especially online, can severely impact a student's mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. If this bill becomes law, students would have clearer information about what constitutes harassment, how to report it, and what support services are available, potentially leading to a more secure and inclusive learning environment.
Without this bill, colleges might continue with varying standards for addressing and reporting harassment, some of which may not adequately cover digital forms of abuse or provide clear avenues for resolution and support. This bill seeks to create a more consistent and robust framework across institutions, ensuring that harassment, including cyber-harassment, is actively prevented and promptly addressed, which is a critical concern for many families sending their children to college.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Colleges must update their campus security reports to include a clear policy statement prohibiting harassment based on race, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity), disability, or religion.
This ensures that all students have access to transparent information about protections against various forms of harassment.
PROVISION 02
The required harassment policy must specifically prohibit harassment occurring through electronic means, such as institution-issued email, networks, electronic messaging services, and other digital communications.
This directly addresses the growing issue of cyber-harassment and bullying in higher education.
PROVISION 03
Colleges must include in their public reports a detailed description of any patterns of harassment and the actions taken by the institution in response.
This increases institutional accountability and transparency regarding how effectively they handle repeated harassment issues.
PROVISION 04
The bill creates a competitive grant program for colleges to receive federal funding for preventing harassment, providing support services, or educating students and staff.
This provides financial resources for institutions to develop and improve their anti-harassment initiatives and student support systems.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 18
Introduced in Senate
SEP 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2876
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionSep 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2876Education
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
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READING
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