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The results will help university leadership better understand the extent of sexual misconduct and sexual assault among students.

The U.S. Department of Education today issued proposed regulations governing the way universities handle allegations of sexual assault and harassment as outlined under Title IX, the federal law that protects individuals from gender discrimination and ensures equal access in educational programs and activities. The proposal is now open for public comment, and the regulations will not go into effect until this period closes and the department reviews the comments.

Change makes policies and practices clearer, easier to find and to follow, and applicable across the institution.