By: Benjamin Farniok
After months of discussion, the University of Minnesota’s affirmative consent policy took effect Monday, according to a letter the school sent to student government leaders.
In the letter, University President Eric Kaler said he received permission from the Board of Regents to immediately implement the school’s “yes means yes” policy, which had language tweaked to more clearly define affirmative consent.
The change comes in time to educate new students during welcome week, Minnesota Student Association President Joelle Stangler said.