Texas § ED.51.286 - DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS
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§ ED.51.286. DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS
DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS. A postsecondary educational institution that initiates a disciplinary process concerning an allegation that a student enrolled at the institution violated the institution's code of conduct by committing sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking shall: (1) provide to the student and the alleged victim a prompt and equitable opportunity to present witnesses and other evidence relevant to the alleged violation during the disciplinary process; (2) ensure that both the student and the alleged victim have reasonable and equitable access to all evidence relevant to the alleged violation in the institution's possession, including any statements made by the alleged victim or by other persons, information stored electronically, written or electronic communications, social media posts, or physical evidence, redacted as necessary to comply with any applicable federal or state law regarding confidentiality; and (3) take reasonable steps to protect the student and the alleged victim from retaliation and harassment during the pendency of the disciplinary process. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1078 (H.B. 1735 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
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Section ED.51.286 ("DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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