Statement re: Gov. Sebelius' approval of provision aimed at human sexuality class

The University of Kansas today released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' signing into law a provision calling for Kansas Board of Regents universities to set policies related to human sexuality classes. Sen. Susan Wagle, R-Wichita, had sponsored the provision.

The University of Kansas will cooperate fully with the Board of Regents and other Kansas regents universities in responding to the provision approved by the governor.

KU already has policies in place to address questions concerning curriculum and conduct. The use of sexually explicit materials in the classroom is governed by state law and takes place in accord with standards used by other universities nationwide. Further, the university already has a sexual harassment policy in place and has for some time.

It should be noted that the legislative motivation for this proviso was flawed. The university conducted a thorough and objective monthlong investigation, which concluded that the allegations made by Sen. Wagle regarding a human sexuality class at KU were without merit and not based on fact.