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MD HB155
MD HB155County Boards and Public and Nonpublic Prekindergarten Programs and Schools - Discrimination - Prohibition
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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
Crossed Over
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a county board, public prekindergarten program or primary or secondary school, or nonpublic prekindergarten program or primary or secondary school that receives State funds from discriminating against a person, refusing enrollment of, expelling, or withholding privileges from any student or prospective student, or taking certain retaliatory actions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability; providing certain penalties; etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits county boards, public prekindergarten and primary/secondary schools, and nonpublic prekindergarten and primary/secondary schools that receive state funds from discriminating against individuals based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. It establishes a complaint process with the State Superintendent to address alleged discrimination, and allows for the withholding of state funds if discrimination is found. The bill also requires nonpublic schools receiving state funds to develop and maintain a written antidiscrimination policy.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred Judicial Proceedings (on 02/26/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0155?ys=2021RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 265460/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0005/hb0155_26546001.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0155t.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0155f.pdf |
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