Texas HB2420 requires each public institution of higher education to designate a Title VI coordinator.

Texas HB2420 mandates that each public institution of higher education designate an employee with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to serve as a Title VI coordinator. This coordinator will oversee compliance with Title VI, promote equal access to educational programs, provide training on Title VI law, document and investigate complaints of violations, maintain records and reports on complaints and investigations, and perform other duties as established by the institution. The provisions of this bill apply starting with the 2025-2026 academic year.

Texas HB2420 requires each public institution of higher education to designate a Title VI coordinator.

Texas HB2420 mandates that each public institution of higher education designate an employee with expertise in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to serve as a Title VI coordinator. This coordinator will oversee compliance with Title VI, promote equal access to educational programs, provide training on Title VI law, document and investigate complaints of violations, maintain records and reports on complaints and investigations, and perform other duties as established by the institution. The provisions of this bill apply starting with the 2025-2026 academic year.