Sec. 51.287. STUDENT WITHDRAWAL OR GRADUATION PENDING DISCIPLINARY CHARGES. (a) If a student withdraws or graduates from a postsecondary educational institution pending a disciplinary charge alleging that the student violated the institution's code of conduct by committing sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking, the institution:
(1) may not end the disciplinary process or issue a transcript to the student until the institution makes a final determination of responsibility; and
(2) shall expedite the institution's disciplinary process as necessary to accommodate both the student's and the alleged victim's interest in a speedy resolution.
(b) On request by another postsecondary educational institution, a postsecondary educational institution shall provide to the requesting institution information relating to a determination by the institution that a student enrolled at the institution violated the institution's code of conduct by committing sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735), Sec. 1, 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