A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Support for Universities and Colleges to Champion the Educational Success of Survivors Act of 2026 establishes a grant program for institutions of higher education. This program implements patient-centered academic counseling services and other supports for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence. Eligible institutions can apply for competitive 5-year grants funded through authorized appropriations. Priority for these grants is given to institutions with a history of Title IX violations, community colleges, and minority-serving institutions. Grant funds can be used for re-entry assistance, faculty and administrator training, professional development, academic accommodations, mental health services, and wrap-around service funds. Participating institutions and the Secretary must ultimately submit reports detailing the graduation and re-enrollment rates of student survivors.
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- Scored +8
Would students be better off under this?
The bill directly enhances academic accommodations, tutoring, re-entry assistance, and mental health services for student survivors of trauma.
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
Because sexual assault disproportionately impacts women on college campuses, the targeted support and resources directly benefit female students.
- Scored +7
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill increases mental health services and patient-centered counseling for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Higher Education Re-Entry Assistance: Section 898A(e)(1) allows eligible institutions to provide re-entry assistance for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence who had to take leaves of absence or withdraw from the institution, which helps them return and continue their education.
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Faculty and Administrator Training: Section 898A(e)(2) increases training for faculty and administrators on patient-centered care, recognizing signs of trauma, and connecting survivors to appropriate support services, ensuring students encounter knowledgeable staff.
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Professional Development: Section 898A(e)(3) provides professional development focused on patient-centered practices for academic advisors and academic counselors, helping these professionals better assist student survivors.
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Academic Accommodations and Tutoring: Section 898A(e)(4) provides academic accommodation for students experiencing trauma through patient-centered training for tutors or the establishment of a confidential tutoring program specifically designed to assist survivors.
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Increased Mental Health Services: Section 898A(e)(5) increases mental health services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence, addressing the mental health challenges that can impact academic success.
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Wrap-Around Services Fund: Section 898A(e)(6) creates or enhances a fund for survivors of sexual assault and other violence to be used for wrap-around services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The bill directly enhances academic accommodations, tutoring, re-entry assistance, and mental health services for student survivors of trauma. Would women be better off under this? — Because sexual assault disproportionately impacts women on college campuses, the targeted support and resources directly benefit female students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — College-aged young adults benefit directly from enhanced academic counseling, mental health services, and re-entry assistance provided by the grant program. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly prioritizes minority-serving institutions, including historically Black colleges and universities, for grant awards. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The legislation prioritizes minority-serving institutions, thereby benefiting Hispanic-serving institutions and their students. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill gives priority to Tribal Colleges and Universities under its minority-serving institution provisions. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes community colleges and minority-serving institutions, which often serve lower-income students requiring additional support.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill increases mental health services and patient-centered counseling for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The legislation supports patient-centered care and access to support services for student survivors at institutions of higher education.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes appropriations for competitive grants to institutions of higher education to implement patient-centered academic counseling and support services.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires participating institutions and the Secretary of Education to submit reports detailing the graduation and re-enrollment rates of student survivors. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill establishes a new federal grant program administered by the Secretary of Education with reporting requirements.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — By addressing campus sexual assault and providing targeted support for survivors, the bill advances protections and equity particularly affecting female students.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill provides grant funding to support the educational success and retention of student survivors, contributing positively to human capital development.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina