Background Administrative Procedure 3434 Responding to Harassment Based on Sex under Title IX is presented for approval. This procedure was reviewed through the participatory governance process and approved at the following committees:

Districtwide Title IX Advisory Committee (DTIXAC) on January 25, 2024 District Council on Human Resources (DCHR) on February 8, 202 District Council on Student Services (DCSS) on February 8, 2024 Chancellor's Cabinet on February 20, 2024.

Summary of Recommended Changes

Updated legal references. Added recommended language from DTIXAC (provided in blue font). Glossary of Terms to provide readability for students. Designated Officials with Authority. Streamlined language with CCLC template (provided in red font). Clarified language regarding reporting incidents of sexual harassment that include alchohol, drugs or other violations of District or campus rules under "Application of Procedures: Reporting Sexual Harassment or Sexual Misconduct."
Added that the district shall issue a no-contact directive when requested by the Complainant or otherwise deemed appropriate. Added reference to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselors in AP 3540 Sexual and Other Assaults on Campus and in Campus Programs. Under Timeline for Completion, added that the district shall grant a student Party's reasonable request of a deadline related to examinations or school closures. Added language under Gathering Evidence and Burden of Proof, including Evidence of Past Sexual History. Under Presenting Witnesses, added language that the Parties may not introduce evidence at the hearing that the Party did not identify during the investigation. Under Dissemination of Policies and Procedures, added that the district will provide Title IX policy and procedures to volunteers and each individual under contract with the district. Removed language that referenced California State Law SB 493 per legal counsel from Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.

Provided for information is the CCLC recommendation. Presenter

Monica Garcia

Chancellor's Consultation Council

Meeting Information

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