The new Sexual Misconduct Policy went into effect on July 1, 2016 and applies to all higher-education public institutions in Georgia, which include: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Albany State University, Armstrong State University, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Augusta University Bainbridge State College, Clayton State University, College of Coastal Georgia, Columbus State University, Dalton State College, Darton State College, East Georgia State College, Fort Valley State University, Georgia College and State University, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Sourthern University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Georgia State University, Gordon State College, Kennesaw State University, Middle Georgia State University, Savannah State University, South Georgia State College, University of Georgia, University of North Georgia, University of West Georgia, and Valdosta State University.