(8) The Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act have enabled Federal authorities to understand, report, and where appropriate, investigate and prosecute hate crimes committed within the jurisdiction of an institution of higher education. (9) However, an enduring effort cannot be made to address the national problem posed by hate crimes if many of our institutions of higher education fail to properly evaluate, prepare, and implement an effective strategy to prevent and respond to such crimes. (10) The annual dissemination of relevant information to students and faculty regarding the institution's campus safety apparatus will provide for a more transparent and informed campus community on the infrastructure and process in place, and the assistance services available. (11) Federal financial assistance with regard to providing training, technical assistance, evaluation, and other associated services will allow school security and administration to understand the unique needs for the campus and the assistance to implement the proper safety plan to address those needs. (12) Amending the Program Participation Agreement between an institution of higher education and the Department of Education to include hate crime programs provides substantial assurance that campus climate and safety will become an increasing priority and focal point to the higher education community. (13) Modifying the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act will enable campus security and local law enforcement to more efficiently collaborate in detailing and recording information on crimes, including violence motivated by the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability of the victim. (14) The problem of crimes motivated by bias is sufficiently serious, widespread, and interstate in nature as to warrant Federal financial assistance to States and local