The DASB Senate voted Jan. 25 to support Occupy For Education at De Anza by making presentations in classes and forming a committee to supply direct help to the movement.

The DASB had already approved six buses to shuttle students to the March in March protest in Sacramento, and its finance committee has recommended providing $2,100 for overnight security. However, many senators wished to further endorse the activism. The Senate formed a nine-member ad-hoc committee who will attend Occupy’s weekly planning meetings. The committee will also help organize the overnight campouts that occur every Tuesday in the main quad.

Senators will visit classrooms to promote Occupy’s efforts and goals, as well as encourage participation in the weekly meetings and the March in March.

Students involved in Occupy’s efforts attended the DASB meeting and personally thanked the Senate for their support.

The DASB also voted to change the way per diem meals are handled for student athletes who leave campus to participate in athletic events. Per diem refers to a set amount of money given to student athletes to pay for meals while traveling for school events, such as away games. Prior to the vote, students were given their full per diem for meals but were not accountable for how the money was spent. If a student did not spend all of the money on food, they could possibly pocket the remainder.

The new policy requires receipts to verify how much money was spent on food. Any leftover money must be returned to the DASB.

A new limit was also placed on the amount given for each meal, with $10 allocated for breakfast, $12 for lunch, and $15 for dinner.