Colleges would name staff to coordinate sexual assault prevention and response

Each New Jersey college or university would name a campus safety contact to coordinate work across departments. The contact would link prevention, data collection, and response. The contact would need expertise in following and reporting under Title IX, a federal education law, and preventing campus sexual violence. An existing employee could serve with that expertise or receive training to develop it. This requirement would begin immediately if the bill becomes law.

The Campus Sexual Assault Commission would connect colleges with community groups and provide technical help through webinars. The online resources would address campus sexual assault and other violence against people. The commission would maintain a website with recommended practices, templates, and resources, updating it as new information becomes available. These duties would begin immediately if the bill becomes law.

The Secretary of Higher Education would name a coordinator to oversee technical help, data collection, and guidance on policies. Working in the secretary’s office, the coordinator would be the main contact for colleges and community groups on campus sexual assault prevention and response. This requirement would begin immediately if the bill becomes law.