2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 920

File Code: Primary and Secondary Education
Sponsored By:
Delegate Hixson
Entitled:
Education - Dignity for All Students Act

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a public school or a school that receives State financial assistance from discriminating against persons based on real or perceived sexual orientation, gender, race, creed, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, or mental or physical disability; and requiring the State Board to adopt regulations that establish penalties, policies, and guidelines to implement the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Judiciary
2/22
Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISCRIMINATION -see also- SEX DISCRIMINATION
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF
PENALTIES
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
STUDENTS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Education
( 7-113 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered