REMINDER: The New Requirements for Postsecondary Institutions to Address Sexual Harassment of Students Become Effective January 1, 2022

Lozano Smith Client News Brief
December 2021
Number 49

On September 29, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 493, requiring postsecondary institutions to take certain actions and implement certain procedures related to sexual harassment prevention and handling complaints of sexual harassment. Lozano Smith Client News Brief Number 81 provides an overview regarding the new requirements and provides important takeaways for Postsecondary Institutions. Postsecondary Institutions must be in compliance with the new requirements no later than January 1, 2022.

If you have any questions about SB 493 or to discuss any legal matters pertaining to sexual harassment in the educational setting, please contact the author of this Client News Brief or an attorney at one of our eight offices located statewide. You can also subscribe to our podcasts, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or download our mobile app.
 
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