NEW: The Trump admin. releases new guidelines Wednesday for how universities should handle complaints of sexual assault and misconduct in a contentious overhaul led by Sec. DeVos.
Advocates for accused students have argued that some of the guidance under the Obama administration was too loose and unfair to alleged perpetrators — promptingthat the Education Department would embark on a"workable, effective and fair system."
But if a school acts"deliberately indifferent" toward a case, the Education Department would have to punish it only"if its response to sexual harassment is clearly unreasonable in light of the known circumstances." It's a higher bar than any previous administration has required.For instance, universities must also investigate off-campus reports at recognized fraternity or sorority houses or apartments if the alleged incident occurred as part of a university program.
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