fall 2025 / equity

SR 25/26-026:Mandating the Usage of Subtitles in ASUC Meetings in the Senate Chambers

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Introduced
Committee Review
Governance Committee
nov 19
Senate Floor
Passed
dec 3 consent calendar

summary

This resolution mandates the use of live subtitles/captions for all ASUC Senate, Committee, and Executive meetings held in the Senate Chambers. This action significantly enhances accessibility for students with disabilities, second-language learners, and others, aligning with UC Berkeley's commitment to equity and inclusion. The policy takes effect at the 3rd Regular Senate Meeting of Spring 2026, with the Chair responsible for activation and the Executive Vice President, Chief Personnel Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Student Union staff tasked with developing an "Operation Captioning" policy.

how they voted

No roll call was taken. Everyone recorded present when the Senate agreed is shown as not objecting.

resolution

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