What Betsy DeVos’ new sexual misconduct regulations mean for victims, the accused, and schools

Groups that advocate for the accused have come out in support of the plan, while advocates for survivors of sexual assault say the regulations would discourage victims from reporting. And while the amended regulations are seen as friendly to institutions of higher education, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities said in a statement it expects schools will “far exceed what’s minimally expected” in Title IX.