A postsecondary educational institution that initiates a disciplinary
process concerning an allegation that a student enrolled at the institution
violated the institution's policy or 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.
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