S 4829·NJ·senate
Authorizes Secretary of Higher Education to impose a fine against an institution of higher education that fails to appropriately respond to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student.
In CommitteeFiled Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Joe Cryan (D)
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Introduced First Reading Senate Referred to SHI
Oct 15, 2026
Summary
The bill gives the New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education authority to impose a monetary penalty on any higher‑education institution that fails to respond appropriately to a student's allegation of sexual assault by another student. It targets schools, aiming to improve how such serious complaints are addressed.
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