Source: Fox News
Summary
A conservative legal group, America First Legal (AFL), has filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Education, calling for a centralized database of campus crime logs nationwide. The group argues that current reporting rules under the Clery Act allow schools to obscure the true scope of campus disorder, particularly when it comes to protest-related violence. AFL is also pushing for penalties for schools that fail to comply, including fines of up to $71,545 per violation.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
America First Legal files a petition, citing gaps in the Clery Act. The group argues that parents and students are being left in the dark about safety risks on college campuses. A centralized database is proposed, along with penalties for non-compliant schools. The petition also calls for a “Political and Religious Violence Transparency Report.” The proposal comes amidst a surge in high-profile incidents involving protests and clashes on college campuses.
It’s a familiar call for transparency, with a familiar response likely to follow.
Author: Evan Null
