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Colleges would face new rules on handling discrimination complaints

Placed on the calendarH.R. 9203Latest action

Sponsor: Elise M. Stefanik · Representative · NY

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Official title: Student Protection and University Accountability Act

119th Congress

Topics: Education

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Colleges getting federal aid would need clear, timely, public processes for Title VI discrimination complaints or risk losing that aid.

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What does this do?

This bill requires colleges receiving federal financial aid to publish clear policies on handling Title VI discrimination complaints, assign a compliance staffer, meet strict notification timelines, keep detailed records, and post civil rights contact information and materials. Schools that fail to comply for two straight years could lose access to federal student aid for at least two years.

Who does it affect?

Colleges and universities receiving federal funding, their students and staff who file complaints, and the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Why does it matter?

Schools would face new compliance and recordkeeping obligations, with a real risk of losing federal aid eligibility for repeated noncompliance, while the Office for Civil Rights faces added reporting duties and limits on dismissing complaints.

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Based on the “Reported in House” text of Sep 8, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedJun 8, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House voteYou are here · Sep 8, 2026
  4. Senate
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 700.

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