spring 2026 / academic

SR 25/26-132:Advocating for a Standardized Grievance and Academic Accommodation Policy for Students Experiencing Personal and Family Emergencies

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Danielle Amador AmadorMaria Davila Davila
Introduced
Committee Review
University and External Affairs Committee
apr 22
Senate Floor
Passed
apr 29 consent calendar

summary

This resolution urges the UC Berkeley administration to implement a standardized, campus-wide grievance and academic accommodation policy for students experiencing personal and family emergencies, including those affected by immigration-related family emergencies. The policy should ensure accessible, timely, and confidential processes for requesting accommodations like excused absences and flexible deadlines, without fear of academic penalty. It also encourages collaboration among campus entities to provide culturally competent and trauma-informed support, ensuring privacy protections and access to resources for all students.

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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