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This bill amends Delaware law to comprehensively prohibit discrimination in public schools, including school districts and charter schools, based on an expanded list of protected characteristics. The bill creates a new section (§ 136) that explicitly defines "school" and lists protected categories, which include race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protective hairstyle, body size, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, socioeconomic status, familial status, immigration status, and housing status. The legislation also modifies existing sections of Delaware code to align with these non-discrimination provisions, including updates to charter school admission policies, bullying prevention guidelines, and investigation procedures. Notably, the bill allows charter schools authorized under a specific section to still restrict admission by gender. The Department of Education is required to update its regulations to reflect these new protected classes, ensuring consistent application of the non-discrimination principles across educational institutions. This bill represents a significant expansion of anti-discrimination protections for students in Delaware's public school system, aiming to create more inclusive and equitable educational environments.

Education

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141984