SES Holds Informative Session with Legal Teams from Higher Education Institutions on the Application of Law 21.369

The Superintendence of Higher Education (SES) called for an informational session aimed at the legal representatives of the different higher education institutions in the country. The meeting, held remotely on June 12, had the objective deepen into the scope of the latest institutional statement contained in Ordinary Letter SES No. 498/2025, which reconsiders the meaning of Article 7 of Law No. 21,369.

This statement arises in response to various inquiries raised by the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH), particularly regarding the mechanisms that will be used to verify compliance with the legal obligation to have a comprehensive policy against sexual harassment, violence, and gender discrimination. Additionally, aspects related to with the possibility of correcting non-compliance, the existence of instances to challenge resolutions adopted by the SES, and the deadlines considered in the procedures to be carried out (Review the statement).

During the day, other legal matters related to the application of this law were also reviewed, as well as the role that corresponds to both National Accreditation Commission (CNA) as well as the Superintendency itself in monitoring its implementation by universities, professional institutes, and technical training centers.

The main presentation was given by the SES prosecutor, Daniella Maureira, who was accompanied by the service's gender officer, Vanessa Doren; the chief of staff, Mauricio Rifo; and professionals from the Prosecutor's team.

The encounter convened more than 160 representatives from higher education institutions, who actively participated by raising doubts and comments regarding the new interpretative scopes of the law and other regulatory aspects previously addressed by the Superintendency.