Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025
To require institutions of higher education participating in Federal student aid programs to share information about title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including a link to the webpage of the Office for Civil Rights where an individual can submit a complaint regarding discrimination in violation of such title, and for other purposes.
The Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025 aims to ensure that colleges and universities participating in federal student aid programs inform their students about Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law helps protect students from discrimination based on race, color, or national origin on campus. The bill requires schools to provide details about Title VI and direct students to the Office for Civil Rights website, where they can file a complaint if they face discrimination.
This bill would affect students at higher education institutions receiving federal aid, along with the institutions themselves. By making students aware of their rights and how to report violations, the bill seeks to foster a safer and more equitable learning environment. It has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for further review and potential action.
As of December 18, 2025, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. No further action has been recorded at this time. The bill is in its early stages, and it will need to be reviewed, possibly amended, and voted on by the committee before it can move forward in the legislative process.
