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NY A08777
NY A08777Prohibits discrimination of students on school property or at a school function based on religious attire.
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Introduced
11/25/2019
11/25/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to prohibiting discrimination of students on school property or at a school function based on religious attire
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to prohibit discrimination against students on school property or at school functions based on their religious attire. The bill defines "religious attire" as any attire, clothing, or hairstyle worn in accordance with the requirements of an individual's religion. The existing law already prohibits discrimination based on a person's religion or religious practice, and this bill adds "religious attire" to the list of protected characteristics to further strengthen the protections against discrimination for students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Charles Fall (D)*,
Vivian Cook (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
Danny O'Donnell (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08777&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y | 11/26/2019 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A08777&term=2019&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A08777 | 11/27/2019 |
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