What does Preamble of Student Protection and University Accountability Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities, and for other purposes,' aims to increase transparency regarding civil rights responsibilities of colleges and universities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Student Protection and University Accountability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Student Protection and University Accountability Act.

What does COMPLIANCE AND TRANSPARENCY RELATED TO TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL of Student Protection and University Accountability Act do?

This section amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish requirements for institutions regarding complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Institutions must have investigative processes for Title VI complaints, publicly available and widely distributed, including elements such as factors for investigation determination and designated employee coordination. Complainants are entitled to notifications regarding complaint receipt, investigation status, and outcomes within 30 days. Institutions must maintain records of complaints, investigations, and remedial actions. Institutions must display and publish materials distributed by the Office for Civil Rights related to Title VI protections. Failure to comply with the new requirements for two consecutive award years may result in ineligibility for programs authorized by the Higher Education Act for at least two years. To regain eligibility, institutions must demonstrate compliance with the outlined requirements.

What does OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. of Student Protection and University Accountability Act do?

This section mandates that the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education provide bimonthly briefings to the authorizing committees regarding complaints of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These briefings must occur within 30 days of the Act's enactment and continue for two years thereafter. The briefings must protect personally identifiable information and disaggregate data by the basis of alleged discrimination. A written report containing the briefing information must be submitted to the authorizing committees at least 48 hours prior to each briefing. The 'authorizing committees' are defined as the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. The Office for Civil Rights may not dismiss complaints due to the filing of similar complaints with other agencies or the recipient, unless specific class action criteria are met. The Office may not delay investigations due to the filing of similar complaints elsewhere. The term 'recipient' is defined as a higher education institution receiving funds under an applicable program.

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Student Protection and University Accountability Act

Last updated: 6/25/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Elise Stefanik (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to require colleges and universities to establish and publicly disclose complaint investigation processes for Title VI violations, ensuring transparency and providing complainants with timely notifications.
Institutions found non-compliant with Title VI requirements for two consecutive years may become ineligible for federal Higher Education Act programs for at least two years.
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights must provide regular briefings to Congress on Title VI complaints, protecting privacy while disaggregating data, and may not dismiss complaints solely due to parallel filings with other agencies.

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