The bill, H.B. No. 5291, introduces new reporting and planning requirements aimed at reducing the occurrence of sexual assault near public institutions of higher education in Texas. It amends the Education Code by adding Section 51.260, which mandates that institutions of higher education prepare and submit a written report to the coordinating board by June 1 of each even-numbered year. This report must include information on sexual assault incidents occurring within a two-mile radius of the campus over the preceding two years, as well as a detailed plan to reduce these incidents.

Additionally, the coordinating board is required to compile and submit a summary report to the legislature by January 1 of each odd-numbered year, which will include the findings from the institutions' reports and any recommendations for legislative or other actions to further mitigate sexual assault rates near campuses. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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