Illinois HB4979 mandates sexual misconduct climate surveys at higher education institutions and establishes a task force to develop the survey.
Illinois HB4979 requires higher education institutions to conduct biennial sexual misconduct climate surveys. The surveys must include a base set of questions recommended by a task force and approved by the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board. The base survey covers topics such as the number and type of incidents, student awareness of policies, and reporting mechanisms. The task force, composed of various stakeholders including survivors and experts, develops the survey to ensure it is trauma-informed and considers best practices.
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