This bill mandates that institutions of higher education receiving State operating aid must implement annual training for designated employees, referred to as responsible employees, on how to respond to and report allegations of sexual harassment and sexual violence made by students. The bill specifies that responsible employees include faculty, campus police, administrators, legal counsel, health personnel, resident advisors, and others likely to witness or receive such reports. The training will cover the duty to disclose confidentiality limits to victims, appropriate response methods, and the obligation to report incidents to institutional authorities.

Additionally, the bill requires responsible employees to report any alleged incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence that occur on campus, at off-campus locations related to the institution, or through electronic communication. Upon receiving a report, the institution must investigate the incident and take appropriate measures to address the situation. This legislation aims to enhance the accountability of higher education institutions in handling sexual harassment and violence, aligning with previous federal guidance that emphasized the importance of such reporting and response protocols.