New JerseyNew Jersey would fine colleges for mishandling student sexual assault claims
New Jersey's higher education secretary would have to fine a college $10,000 after finding it failed to properly handle an enrolled student's sexual assault claim against another student.
What it does
The higher education secretary would have to fine a college $10,000 after finding it failed to properly handle and investigate one student's sexual assault claim against another. If the claim is confirmed, the college must also impose appropriate discipline.
Argument forThe fine could give colleges a stronger reason to investigate students' sexual assault claims and discipline a student when a claim is confirmed.
Argument againstThe fixed $10,000 fine could hit smaller colleges harder because the amount does not change with the school's size.
More detail
The higher education secretary would have to impose a $10,000 fine after finding a college failed to meet these requirements. This covers colleges when an enrolled student alleges sexual assault by another enrolled student. The secretary must find that the college failed to respond to and investigate the claim properly and to impose appropriate discipline if the claim is confirmed. The fine requirement would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 15Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education CommitteeIntroduced
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