The Department of Education has proposed changes to Title IX requiring colleges and universities to only investigate allegations of sexual misconduct that stem from campus. The proposal has been interpreted as directing colleges and universities to to take a pass on investigating incidents that occur just off of campus. The publication of the proposed rule in the Federal Register triggers a 60-day public comment period that will conclude on January 28th.

Federal Register Notice - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance