A bill to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the ground of religion in educational program or activities.

Summary

Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit any person, on the ground of religion, from being excluded from participation in, being denied the benefits of, or being subjected to discrimination under an educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. States rules of construction concerning religious affiliation of educational institutions, accommodation of students' religious obligations, and the exercise of freedom of expressive association by expressive organizations.

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Timeline

1. 22 September 2010

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 September 2010

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7353-7354)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 September 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 22 September 2010 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 September 2010

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 September 2010

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 September 2010

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Sponsors

• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

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