HB5936: Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To require institutions of higher education to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and for other purposes.
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This bill requires colleges and universities to have at least one employee whose job is ensuring the school follows Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin at schools receiving federal money. The bill was introduced in the House by a bipartisan group of representatives. It currently sits in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced.
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HB5936: Protecting Students’ Civil Rights Act
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Sponsors
Pete Aguilar
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (6)
Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon
Dwight Evans
Bonnie Coleman
Jimmy Gomez
Grace Meng