Liberty University will pay $14 million, the largest fine ever levied under the federal Clery Act - West Hawaii Today

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : And it noted that it has made more than $10 million in significant improvements since 2022 toward complying with the Clery Act and other laws, including in educational programming, new leadership and staffing.
56% : Schools must disseminate an annual security report that includes crime reports and information on efforts to improve campus safety.
50% : The Clery Act investigation became public knowledge in 2022 in the wake of litigation over its handling of sex assault cases.
46% : The fine is by far the largest ever levied under the Clery Act, a law that requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to collect data on campus crime and notify students of threats.
44% : But Clery Act violations are "bigger than just the fines," said Abigail Boyer, associate executive director at the Pennsylvania-based Clery Center, which provides training and assistance to campuses.

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