Michigan First Lady Hosts Summit On College Campus Sexual Assault

LANSING (AP) - Michigan first lady Sue Snyder is hosting the state's first campus sexual assault prevention summit in Lansing.

Snyder and Gov. Rick Snyder gave opening remarks on Monday.

Sue Snyder says that as a mother the well-being of young adults and students "has always been a priority" for her.

The summit is co-hosted by Sens. Tonya Schuitmaker and Rebekah Warren and Reps. Laura Cox and Marilyn Lane. The bipartisan group of legislators will be accompanied by college and university representatives, law enforcement officials and students.

The U.S. Education Department said last year dozens of schools nationwide, including the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Grand Valley University, were being investigated for the way they handle sexual abuse allegations.

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