1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov July 31, 2019The Clery Act: Requirements and Legal IssuesColleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education (IHEs) face several federal legal requirements that pertain to the safety and security of students. One statute that addresses such issues is th
2、e Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The Clery Act applies to all domestic IHEs that participate in Title IV of the Higher Education Acts student financial assistance programs. The Clery Act requires covered IHEs to publish a report (by Oct
3、ober 1 of each year) disclosing campus crime statistics and campus security policies. The Department of Education (ED) has promulgated regulations implementing the Clery Act. EDs Office of Federal Student Aid conducts reviews to evaluate compliance with the statute and imposes fines on institutions
4、for noncompliance. Crime Statistics The Clery Act instructs covered IHEs to publish an annual security report (ASR) containing crime statistics for the past three years. IHEs must share the ASR with current students and employees, as well as with any applicants for enrollment or employment upon requ