Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025

Increased Awareness of Rights: The Secretary of Education will carry out a public awareness campaign to inform individuals of the rights provided under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, using visual and auditory elements to maximize accessibility (Section 2(a)).

Easier Access to Complaint Processes: Institutions of higher education will be required to prominently display a link on their homepages to the Office for Civil Rights webpage, where individuals can submit complaints regarding discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (Section 2(b)).

Enhanced Transparency through Congressional Oversight: The Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights must provide monthly briefings and written reports to Congress detailing the number of discrimination complaints received, how they are being addressed, and how long they remain open (Section 3).

Accountability for High-Complaint Institutions: The Inspector General will conduct annual audits of institutions that fall into the top 5 percent of complaints based on student population to examine their processes and the need for referrals to the Office for Civil Rights (Section 4(b)).

Increased Administrative Requirements for Institutions: Higher education institutions are required to prominently display specific links on their homepages and annually post awareness campaign materials in high-traffic physical and digital locations (Section 2(b)).

New Reporting Burdens: Each institution of higher education receiving Federal funds must submit an annual report to the Inspector General including the number of complaints, an analysis of their substance, and a narrative of actions taken (Section 4(a)).