H.R. 5545In committeeEducation
Students accused of misconduct would get campus advisers
Data as of July 11, 2026
Colleges receiving federal aid must give accused students a trained support adviser and report student suicides in campus safety statistics.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill requires colleges and universities that get federal funding to provide a trained adviser to any student accused of breaking their school's code of conduct. The student can choose their own adviser or ask the school to provide one for free, drawn from trained staff, peer support, or alumni programs. The bill also requires schools to include student suicide incidents reported to campus or local police in their annual campus safety statistics.
Who does it affect?
This bill affects all colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid programs. It also affects the students who attend those schools.
Why does it matter?
Students facing disciplinary proceedings would have access to someone trained on the school's process who can speak on their behalf. Schools would also be required to track and publish student suicide incidents as part of their existing annual safety reporting.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Katie Meyer’s Law
- Introduced:
- September 23, 2025
- Latest action:
- September 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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