California · Education Code

EDC §67455: (a) An institution of higher education shall not intentionally retaliate against a student athlete for any of the following: (1) Making or filing a complaint, in good faith, about a violation of stude

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(a) An institution of higher education shall not intentionally retaliate against a student athlete for any of the following: (1) Making or filing a complaint, in good faith, about a violation of student athlete rights granted under any applicable statute, regulation, or policy. (2) Testifying or otherwise assisting in any investigation into violations of student athlete rights granted under any applicable statute, regulation, or policy. (3) Opposing any practices that the student athlete, in good faith, believes are a violation of student athlete rights granted under any applicable statute, regulation, or policy. (b) (1) For purposes of this section, “retaliation” includes, but is not necessarily limited to, each of the following: (A) A reduction in or loss of any education benefits, including scholarships and stipends. (B) A reduction in or loss of any meal benefits provided to a student athlete. (C) A reduction in or loss of any housing benefits provided to a student athlete, including the relocation of a student athlete to different housing owned by the institution of higher education. (2) For purposes of subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, of paragraph (1), “retaliation” does not mean an action taken, in good faith, by an institution of higher education on the basis of conduct other than that described in subdivision (a). (c) This section shall not be construed to restrict the authority of an institution of higher education to impose interim measures or, upon a finding of responsibility, permanent consequences on a student athlete who has been accused of sexual harassment or violence.

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