P.R. Laws tit. 3, § 149h

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§ 149h. Obligation of learning institution in place of studies

Every learning institution is under the obligation of maintaining the place of studies free from sexual harassment and intimidation and shall clearly explain its policy against sexual harassment to the students and the teaching and non-teaching personnel. It shall guarantee that its students shall be able to study in a safe and dignified environment. In compliance with the obligation imposed on the learning institution to prevent, discourage and avoid sexual harassment at the place of study, the learning institution should take the measures it may deem convenient and necessary to achieve this purpose, including, but not limited to:

(a) Clearly explain to, the students and the teaching and non-teaching personnel that the institution follows an active policy against sexual harassment in the place of study.

(b) Draft regulations stating the responsibilities, procedures and penalties that shall apply at the place of study to, handle sexual harassment complaints as well as those that may arise as a result of frivolous allegations from unscrupulous students or persons.

(c) Divulge throughout the institution the rights and protection conferred and granted to the students by §§ 149—149k of this title.

(d) Develop and put into practice the necessary means to create awareness and make known the fact that sexual harassment is prohibited at the place of study.

History —Jan. 4, 1998, No. 3, § 9, renumbered as § 10 on Aug. 18, 1999, No. 274, § 2.