Bills · S 163
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 163Racial and ethnic relationsGovernment studies and investigations
Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 21· LAST ACTION APR 30
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to make campuses safer and more equitable environments for all students, particularly those who might face discrimination based on their race, color, or national origin. If passed, it would ensure that students are more aware of their legal protections and the official channels available for reporting discrimination, potentially leading to more complaints being filed and addressed.
Without this bill, colleges might continue to have varied approaches to informing students about their rights and handling complaints, and the federal government might have less comprehensive data on the scope of discrimination issues on campuses. By requiring consistent awareness campaigns, direct links to federal complaint systems, and increased oversight, the bill seeks to hold institutions more accountable and provide a clearer path to justice for students experiencing discrimination.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires colleges receiving federal student aid to prominently display a link on their homepages to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) webpage where individuals can submit discrimination complaints.
This makes it easier and more direct for students to find the official federal avenue for reporting discrimination, rather than relying solely on campus internal procedures.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the Department of Education to carry out an annual public awareness campaign about Title VI rights, and requires colleges to display these materials in high-traffic physical and digital locations.
This ensures students are regularly informed about their rights against discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, fostering a more informed student body.
PROVISION 03
Requires colleges receiving federal funds to submit annual reports to the Department of Education's Inspector General (IG) detailing the number and nature of discrimination complaints they received and how they responded.
This creates a centralized data collection system, allowing for better oversight and understanding of how institutions handle discrimination complaints.
PROVISION 04
Prevents the federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR) from closing a Title VI discrimination complaint simply because it was addressed by another agency or the institution's internal process.
This ensures that all complaints receive federal review, providing an additional layer of accountability and preventing potential conflicts of interest or inadequate resolutions at the local level.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights to brief Congress monthly for one year on the number of complaints received, how they are being addressed, and the time complaints remain open.
This provides congressional oversight and transparency into the federal government's response to discrimination complaints on college campuses.
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1 + 6
R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
118
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 4 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 30
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
JAN 21
Introduced in Senate
JAN 21
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 163
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 21, 2025
Last actionApr 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025
Senate BillS 163Racial and ethnic relationsGovernment studies and investigations
Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 21, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
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