GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN HAS SIGNED LEGISLATION THAT WILL REQUIRE ALL POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS 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 LAW IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE U.S.
