In response to the chronic mishandling of sexual harassment and violence cases within the California State University system, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will increase accountability and oversight the CSU Title IX program, designed to protect students and workers from sex-based discrimination.
Sen. Dodd’s Senate Bill 808, co-sponsored by CSUEU and CFA, was introduced to bring more accountability and transparency. A California State Auditor report released in July concluded that in some cases, management improperly closed cases, failed to provide adequate discipline, or take action against offenders.
Under SB 808, the CSU must post on campus websites the outcome of any sexual harassment settlements and also report to the Legislature.
“CSU Employees Union members applaud the work of Sen. Dodd to help address the Title IX issues at the CSU,” said CSUEU President Catherine Hutchinson. “SB 808 represents an important step that will bring more transparency to the Title IX process at CSU and ensure that the Legislature and stakeholders have robust information to further improve the processes at the CSU.”
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