include a clear statement that the accuser and the 
accused shall be informed of the outcome of any dis-
ciplinary proceedings in response to an allegation of 
harassment. 
‘‘(ii) Possible sanctions to be imposed following 
the final determination of an institutional discipli-
nary procedure regarding harassment. 
‘‘(iii) Notification of existing counseling, mental 
health, or student services for victims or perpetra-
tors of harassment, both on campus and in the com-
munity. 
‘‘(iv) Identification of a designated employee or 
office at the institution that will be responsible for 
receiving and tracking each report of harassment by 
a student, faculty, or staff member.’’. 
SEC. 3. ANTI-HARASSMENT COMPETITIVE GRANT PRO-
GRAM. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible enti-
ty’’ means— 
(A) an institution of higher education, in-
cluding an institution of higher education in a 
collaborative partnership with a nonprofit orga-
nization; or 
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(B) a consortium of institutions of higher 
education located in the same State. 
(2) HARASSMENT.—The term ‘‘harassment’’ 
has the meaning given the term in section 
485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)), as amended by section 2 
of this Act. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Education. 
(b) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary is au-
thorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible 
entities to enable eligible entities to carry out the author-
ized activities described in subsection (d). 
(c) AMOUNT OF GRANT AWARDS.—The Secretary 
shall ensure that each grant awarded under this section 
is of sufficient amount to enable the grantee to meet the 
purpose of this section. 
(d) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.—An eligible entity 
that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds 
made available through the grant to address one or more 
of 
the 
types 
of 
harassment 
listed 
in 
section 
485(f)(6)(A)(vi)(II) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)(vi)(II)), as amended by section 
2 of this Act, by initiating, expanding, or improving pro-
grams— 
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(1) to prevent the harassment of students at in-
stitutions of higher education; 
(2) at institutions of higher education that pro-
vide counseling or redress services to students who 
have suffered such harassment or students who have 
been accused of subjecting other students to such 
harassment; or 
(3) that educate or train students, faculty, or 
staff of institutions of higher education about ways 
to prevent harassment or ways to address such har-
assment if it occurs. 
(e) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to receive a grant 
under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an appli-
cation to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and 
containing such information, as the Secretary may re-
quire. 
(f) DURATION; RENEWAL.—A grant under this sec-
tion shall be awarded for a period of not more than 3 
years. The Secretary may renew a grant under this section 
for one additional period of not more than 2 years. 
(g) AWARD CONSIDERATIONS.—In awarding a grant 
under this section, the Secretary shall select eligible enti-
ties that demonstrate the greatest need for a grant and 
the greatest potential benefit from receipt of a grant. 
(h) REPORT AND EVALUATION.— 
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(1) EVALUATION
AND
REPORT
TO
THE
SEC-
RETARY.—Not later than 6 months after the end of 
the eligible entity’s grant period, the eligible entity 
shall— 
(A) evaluate the effectiveness of the activi-
ties carried out with the use of funds awarded 
pursuant to this section in decreasing harass-
ment and improving tolerance; and 
(B) prepare and submit to the Secretary a 
report on the results of the evaluation con-
ducted by the entity. 
(2) EVALUATION AND REPORT TO CONGRESS.— 
Not later than 12 months after the date of receipt 
of the first report submitted pursuant to paragraph 
(1) and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall pro-
vide to Congress a report that includes the following: 
(A) The number and types of eligible enti-
ties receiving assistance under this section. 
(B) The anti-harassment programs being 
implemented with assistance under this section 
and the costs of such programs. 
(C) Any other information determined by 
the Secretary to be useful in evaluating the 
overall effectiveness of the program established 
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under this section in decreasing incidents of 
harassment at institutions of higher education. 
(3) BEST PRACTICES REPORT.—The Secretary 
shall use the information provided under paragraph 
(1) to publish a report of evidence-based best prac-
tices for combating harassment at institutions of 
higher education, which shall be based on scientific 
research that meets nationally recognized standards. 
The report shall be made available to all institutions 
of higher education and other interested parties. 
(i) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2022. 
SEC. 4. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate 
or limit rights, remedies, procedures, or legal standards 
available to victims of discrimination under any other Fed-
eral law or law of a State or political subdivision of a 
State, including title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
(42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), title IX of the Education 
Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), section 
504 or 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 
794, 794a), or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
(42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). The obligations imposed by this 
Act are in addition to those imposed by title VI of the 
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), title 
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 
1681 et seq.), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 
1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), and the Americans with Disabil-
ities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.). 
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