SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The state Senate on Thursday approved legislation requiring California colleges and universities to adopt anti-sexual assault policies that include a written standard for personal consent, a move that came as schools across the country are being urged to take tougher actions to curb the growing problem.

Lawmakers passed SB967 by Sen. Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, on a 27-9 vote. The bill moves to the Assembly.