Introduced
by
To establish that the state Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act does not prohibit public school districts from establishing and maintaining a single-gender school, class, or program within a school if a comparable school, class, or program were made available to pupils of each gender. Under current law, the Act prohibits an educational institution from discriminating against a person because of religion, race, color, national origin, or sex. See also Senate Bill 1296.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To clarify that the single-sex class or school is only legal if a comparable school, class, or program were available to pupils of each gender.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 32 to 5 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Education
