Education: other; protections against harassment by an educational institution; provide for. Amends secs. 401 & 402 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2401 & 37.2402).

This bill amends Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to strengthen protections against harassment within educational institutions, covering public and private schools, colleges, and vocational programs. It explicitly defines harassment to include unwelcome conduct that interferes with a person's education or creates a hostile environment, and it clarifies that such harassment includes sexual conduct quid pro quo situations. The legislation holds institutions responsible for harassment by their employees, contractors, or other agents, as well as harassment by outsiders, if the school receives notice and fails to act. To avoid liability, schools must demonstrate they have implemented comprehensive prevention policies, conducted annual training for students and staff, established clear complaint procedures, and provided timely supportive measures to affected individuals.