Bills · S 2990
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2990Education
Campus Accountability and Safety Act
INTRO OCT 8· LAST ACTION OCT 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about transparency and accountability regarding how colleges handle sexual assault and related crimes on campus. If it becomes law, students and parents will have a much clearer picture of the actual prevalence of these incidents and how effectively institutions are responding to them, which can be crucial when choosing a school or deciding whether to report an incident.
Without this bill, colleges might continue with inconsistent reporting practices and less transparent internal disciplinary processes, making it harder to track trends, compare institutional responses, or ensure appropriate action is taken. This legislation aims to empower students with better information and encourage institutions to improve their prevention efforts and support for victims, directly impacting campus safety and trust in higher education.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires colleges to publish security policies and crime statistics prominently on their websites in multiple languages and disclose working relationships with local law enforcement.
Makes vital campus safety information significantly more accessible and transparent for students, parents, and the public.
PROVISION 02
Mandates detailed annual reporting on how colleges handle internal disciplinary cases for rape and fondling incidents involving students, tracking reports, disciplinary actions, and outcomes.
Increases institutional accountability by providing comprehensive data on the processing and resolution of sexual misconduct cases within the campus system.
PROVISION 03
Standardizes definitions for sexual assault crimes (rape, fondling, incest, statutory rape) for reporting purposes, aligning some with federal law enforcement standards.
Ensures more consistent and comparable crime data across different colleges, leading to a clearer understanding of campus safety trends.
PROVISION 04
Requires colleges to consult with victim advocacy groups and local law enforcement when developing their prevention and education programs for sexual assault and related crimes.
Ensures that campus safety and prevention efforts are informed by expert organizations dedicated to victim support and crime prevention.
PROVISION 05
Defines key terms such as 'complainant,' 'respondent,' 'Title IX coordinator,' and 'higher education responsible employee' for consistent application across institutions.
Provides clear, common language for individuals and roles involved in addressing campus sexual misconduct, improving clarity in reporting and processes.
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D· New York
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 8
Introduced in Senate
OCT 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2990
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 8, 2025
Last actionOct 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025
Senate BillS 2990Education
Campus Accountability and Safety Act
INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 8, 2025
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READING
27 min
COSPONSORS
1
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