LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The long-running dispute over a proposed social media policy at the University of Kansas is one step closer to resolution.

The University Senate Executive Committee on Tuesday settled on a procedure for how the university should respond when faculty, staff and student employees are accused of improper use of social media.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports an initial review panel would determine if a complaint should be pursued. Then a second board would consider the evidence and recommend disciplinary action.

The controversy over social media use began in September 2013 when university journalism professor David Guth posted a tweet criticizing the National Rifle Association. In response, the Kansas Board of Regents implemented a policy that allows top administrators to discipline or fire employees who post troublesome social media comments.