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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibited discrimination. Provides that a choice scholarship school (eligible school) may not discriminate against a staff member based on disability, race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, or ancestry. Provides that if the department of education (department) determines that the eligible school discriminates against a staff member of the school, the department shall send a notice to the eligible school indicating that the eligible school will not be considered an eligible school beginning in the school year immediately following the current school year. Provides that the eligible school has 30 days from the date of the notice to demonstrate to the department that the eligible school does not discriminate against staff members. Provides that an eligible school that does not comply within that time will not be considered an eligible school beginning in the school year immediately following the current school year. Provides that an eligible school may not discriminate against a student on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination against staff members and students in choice scholarship schools on the basis of disability, race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, or ancestry. If the Department of Education determines that an eligible school is discriminating against staff members, the school will lose its eligible school status unless it can demonstrate within 30 days that it does not discriminate. The bill also requires eligible schools to annually submit documentation to the Department to demonstrate compliance with the non-discrimination provisions. Additionally, the bill specifies that choice scholarship schools may not suspend, expel, or request the transfer of a student on the basis of the protected characteristics.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development (on 01/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/senate/250/ |
| Bill | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/a/4/3/0/a430e6fe/SB0250.01.INTR.pdf |
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