BYU officials said there “may have been some miscommunication.” The school’s official Twitter account posted: “Even though we have removed the more prescriptive language, the principles of the Honor Code remain the same.” It then declined to give specific details, saying relationships would be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Carri Jenkins, the school’s spokeswoman, responded Tuesday, noting, “I would emphasize that Professor Brau is not a spokesperson for the Church or the University.”