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H.R. 6216 · 111th Congress

To amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the ground of religion in…

Full title

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

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2 cosponsors · 2 D

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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.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 23, 2010

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: To amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the ground of religion in educational programs or activities.

Latest action (Sep 23, 2010): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 23, 2010

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.