Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to repass a bill, after concurrence with Senate amendments, that prohibits certain kinds of discrimination in schools.

Highlights:

• Requires that county school boards adopt written antidiscrimination policies (Page 2).

• Prohibits schools from discriminating on basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, martial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability (Page 2).

• Prohibits adverse action against student or parent complainants (Page 3).

• Exempts unisex and religious schools (Page 3).

• Authorizes filing of complaints with Superintendent of Schools (Page 6).

• Authorizes withholding of State funds from noncompliant schools (Page 8).

• Establishes effective date of July 1, 2022 (Page 8).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits certain kinds of discrimination in schools.

Highlights:

• Requires that county school boards adopt written antidiscrimination policies (Page 2).

• Prohibits schools from discriminating on basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, martial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability (Page 2).

• Prohibits adverse action against student or parent complainants (Page 3).

• Exempts unisex and religious schools (Page 3).

• Authorizes filing of complaints with Superintendent of Schools (Page 6).

• Authorizes withholding of State funds from noncompliant schools (Page 8).

• Establishes effective date of July 1, 2022 (Page 8).

Full Bill Text