The Federal Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights
- Students shall be notified of their options to notify law enforcement.
- The Complainant and Respondent must have the same opportunity to have others present for support and consultation.
- Both parties shall be informed of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding.
- Students shall be notified of counseling services.
- Students shall be notified of options for changing academic and living situations.
The Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in July of 1992. This law requires that all colleges and universities (both public and private) participating in federal student aid programs afford sexual assault victims certain fundamental rights. Schools found to have violated this law can be fined up to $35,000 or lose their eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs. Complaints about schools that have failed to comply with this law should be made to the U.S. Department of Education.
The “Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights” exists as a part of the campus security reporting requirements, commonly known as the Jeanne Clery Act.