Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 53B-27-607 - Application - Institution policies(1) This part does not prohibit an institution from temporarily suspending an accused student or accused student organization pending the completion of a student or student organization disciplinary proceeding.(2) An institution shall: (a) enact policies to govern proceedings in which a student has a right to an active legal representation or a nonattorney advocate in accordance with this part;(b) train adjudicators, hearing officers, and appellate hearing officers on relevant evidence and nonrelevant, nonprobative evidence; and(c) enact policies and procedures to notify a student of the student's right to bring a cause of action in violation of this part to the attorney general's office.(3) An institution may adopt a policy requiring a legal representation or nonattorney advocate of an accused student, alleged victim, or accused student organization to submit questions for an opposing party to the hearing officer.Added by Chapter 74, 2024 General Session ,§ 7, eff. 5/1/2024.