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Proposal:ALERT Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Accountability of Leaders in Education to Report Title IX Investigations Act or the ALERT Act

This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive federal aid to certify annually with the Department of Education that they have reviewed reports of misconduct by their employees involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The certification must include a confirmation that the IHEs' president and board members involved in the review did not interfere with or influence investigations or dispositions.

Bill Title

ALERT Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-03-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 2019-03-14: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.