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 <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-SB-1296">Senate Bill 1296</a>.
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
