S. 2990 strengthens protections for college students by requiring universities to improve reporting, support, and accountability for sexual assault and related misconduct. The bill expands the Jeanne Clery Act to mandate detailed public reporting of sexual assault statistics and creates a federal searchable website tracking Title IX investigations and enforcement actions. Colleges must hire trained "sexual and interpersonal violence specialists" (within 1-3 years) who provide confidential support to survivors, inform them of their rights and resources, and cannot be forced to report allegations to law enforcement; all staff handling these cases must receive trauma-informed training by July 2025. The bill requires universities to notify both complainants and respondents of disciplinary decisions within 24 hours, use uniform disciplinary processes, and provide online information about reporting options and available resources. Institutions that fail to comply face civil penalties up to 1 percent of their annual operating budget, and the bill expands federal grant programs to address campus sexual harassment alongside other forms of violence.
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