Restoring Civility on Campus Act of 2024
July 24, 2024
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Where This Stands
Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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The bill changes how quickly colleges must address discrimination complaints and creates significant financial risk for institutions that fail to accurately report hate crimes, directly impacting university administrative procedures and federal funding compliance.
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Colleges and Universities
Institutions must host in-person investigators, comply with new reporting requirements, and face potential $1 million fines for Clery Act reporting errors.
Department of Education
The agency is required to conduct in-person investigations, perform audits, and publish monthly reports.
Students
Students filing discrimination complaints are entitled to 30-day investigation timelines and regular status updates.
Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
The bill changes how quickly colleges must address discrimination complaints and creates significant financial risk for institutions that fail to accurately report hate crimes, directly impacting university administrative procedures and federal funding compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What kind of complaints does this bill cover?
How often will the Department of Education provide updates on these complaints?
News Coverage
Dept. of Education Investigates Women’s College for Admitting Trans-Identifying Men
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Smith College to determine if its admission of transgender-identifying students violates Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination at schools receiving federal funding. The investigation focuses on whether the college's policies regarding single-sex spaces and admissions align with federal definitions of biological sex.
Report: Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is Flunking
A report released by Senator Bernie Sanders indicates that the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached resolution agreements in only one percent of complaints in 2025. The report highlights a significant reduction in staff and a sharp decline in the number of cases addressed regarding harassment and discrimination in schools.
Ed. Dept. Dismissed 90% of Discrimination Cases, Report Says
A government audit found that the Department of Education closed 90% of discrimination complaints without a full investigation. Additionally, a failed attempt to cut staff in the department's civil rights office cost taxpayers up to $38 million in legal and administrative expenses.
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Discoveries
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Shift to In-Person Oversight
The bill mandates a return to in-person office attendance for Department of Education staff and requires in-person site visits for discrimination investigations, marking a shift from remote administrative practices.
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