If school administrators fail to properly deal with harassment based on gender , race or other issues , they risk being cited for contributing to a pattern of civil rights violations that could , in extreme cases , lead to a cut in federal funding , according to top officials who spoke to reporters on a conference call about the new guidelines . New federal guidelines sent to nation 's schools and colleges . Comment: White House to host a harassment conference next year .
New federal guidelines sent to nation 's schools and colleges . Comment: White House to host a harassment conference next year .