The bill, H.B. No. 5631, amends Section 51.282(c) of the Education Code to enhance the orientation requirements for entering freshmen and undergraduate transfer students at public institutions of higher education regarding the institution's policies on sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The amendment mandates that the orientation must include specific content, including a video that provides the names and contact information of the institution's Title IX coordinators and office, as well as the services offered by the Title IX office.

The new requirements will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill stipulates that the orientation can be conducted online and allows institutions to determine the format and content of the orientation, ensuring that students are adequately informed about critical resources and policies related to their safety and rights on campus. The bill will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 51.282 (Education Code 51)