Sec. 51.283. ELECTRONIC REPORTING OPTION. (a) Each postsecondary educational institution shall provide an option for a student enrolled at or an employee of the institution to electronically report to the institution an allegation of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking committed against or witnessed by the student or employee, regardless of the location at which the alleged offense occurred.
(b) The electronic reporting option provided under Subsection (a) must:
(1) enable a student or employee to report the alleged offense anonymously; and
(2) be easily accessible through a clearly identifiable link on the postsecondary educational institution's Internet website home page.
(c) A protocol for reporting sexual assault adopted under Section 51.282 must comply with this section.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 719 (S.B. 968), Sec. 2, eff. June 12, 2017.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Education Code, Section 51.9365 by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Chapter 51 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Higher Education
Subchapter E. -3. Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking
Section 51.282. Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking
Section 51.283. Electronic Reporting Option
Section 51.284. Amnesty for Students Reporting Certain Incidents
Section 51.285. Victim Request Not to Investigate
Section 51.286. Disciplinary Process for Certain Violations
Section 51.287. Student Withdrawal or Graduation Pending Disciplinary Charges
Section 51.288. Trauma-Informed Investigation Training
Section 51.289. Memoranda of Understanding Required
Section 51.290. Responsible and Confidential Employee; Student Advocate
Section 51.291. Confidentiality