The Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act requires colleges and universities to develop and publicly report comprehensive anti-harassment policies covering harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, and religion. Schools must detail their prevention programs, procedures for reporting incidents, disciplinary processes, and support services for both victims and accused individuals, with policies covering harassment that occurs on campus, in residential facilities, on public property, and through electronic communications. The bill also establishes a competitive grant program providing up to $50 million annually from 2026 through 2031 to help colleges implement or expand anti-harassment prevention programs, counseling services, and training for students, faculty, and staff. Grant recipients must evaluate their programs and submit reports to the Department of Education, which will compile best practices and report findings to Congress. The law works alongside existing civil rights protections and does not replace or limit any other federal or state harassment and discrimination laws.
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