118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4354 — ALERT Act

“To ensure that certain incidents involving a covered employee that are reported to the title IX coordinator at an eligible institution of higher education have been reviewed by the president of the institution and not less than 1 additional member of the institution's board of trustees, and for other purposes.”

Education

Introduced Jun 23, 2023

Last action Jun 23, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jun 23, 2023

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Referred

Jun 23, 2023

Education and Workforce

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs to certify annually with the Department of Education that they have reviewed reports of misconduct by their employees involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The certification must include a confirmation that the IHE's president and board members involved in the review did not interfere with or influence investigations or dispositions.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jun 23, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 23, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.