THE CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY PASSED A MEASURE YESTERDAY (MON) REQUIRING ALL COLLEGES THAT RECEIVE PUBLIC FUNDS TO SET A STANDARD FOR SEXUAL CONSENT. THE STANDARD WOULD BE USED IN INVESTIGATING RAPE ALLEGATIONS. THE BILL DEFINES ‘AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT’ AS AN UNAMBIGUOUS AND CONSCIOUS DECISION BY EACH PARTY TO ENGAGE IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY. THE BILL IS NOW HEADING BACK TO THE SENATE FOR A FINAL VOTE ON AMENDMENTS. THE LEGISLATION, IF SIGNED BY GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN, WOULD BE THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE U.S.
