California lawmakers pass protections for pregnant women in prisons...

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : Lawmakers introduced the bill as part of a package of legislation to address sexual misconduct and gender discrimination on college campuses after the state auditor found in recent years that the University of California and California State University systems mishandled complaints.
62% : The goal is to give students a fair opportunity to access higher education, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
60% : Fong, authored bills this year to combat gender discrimination and sexual harassment on college campuses.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli,File)
54% : SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California could expand protections for pregnant people who are incarcerated, ban legacy admissions at private colleges and set new requirements for colleges to address gender discrimination on campuses under proposals passed by state lawmakers Tuesday.
51% : They would also be required to have a systemwide office oversee efforts to address gender discrimination on campuses.

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