Us Congress Senate Bill SB163

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/21/25
• Refer: 1/21/25

Caption

Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025

Impact

The legislation is expected to have a significant impact on state and federal laws concerning educational institutions. By requiring educational institutions to access and display resources related to Title VI, the bill aims to empower students, particularly those who might feel marginalized due to race, color, or national origin. Additionally, institutions will be obligated to submit annual reports detailing complaints regarding discrimination, which could influence how such institutions develop their policies to address discrimination effectively.

Summary

SB163, titled the 'Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025', seeks to enhance awareness about civil rights protections under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 at institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs. The bill mandates that these institutions publicly share information about discrimination rights and provide a clear pathway for individuals to submit complaints regarding violations, thereby increasing transparency in how discrimination issues are handled on campuses.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB163 may include debates over the sufficiency of current civil rights protections and whether additional mandates on educational institutions are necessary. Some may argue that while increased awareness is beneficial, the effectiveness of the complaint processes and institutional responses must also be considered. Furthermore, the balance between federal oversight and institutional autonomy may come into question as these requirements could impose additional regulatory burdens on colleges and universities.

Congress_id

119-S-163

Policy_area

Education

Introduced_date

2025-01-21