IL HR0550

The resolution urges Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to maintain the 2011 Office for Civil Rights guidelines requiring universities to combat sexual assault and harassment under Title IX.

References the Obama-era guidelines that established a preponderance of evidence standard for college disciplinary proceedings in sexual assault cases.

Notes that Secretary DeVos has indicated changes are necessary to the guidelines but has provided no specific details about planned modifications.

Cites that sexual assault survivors and 20 state attorneys general have urged DeVos to keep the existing guidance in place.

Calls on Secretary DeVos to prioritize safety and listen to law enforcement and sexual assault survivors by maintaining current guidelines.