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- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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BILL NUMBER:S1504
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to prohibiting discrimination based on a person's family status or pregnancy status
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill amends the Education Law to ensure that pregnant students have the same right to protection from discrimination in the school system as their peers.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of this bill amends paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 and paragraphs (a) and (e) of subdivision 3 of § 313 of the Education Law to include "family status" and "pregnancy status" as a protected class from discrimination.
Section 2 of this bill amends § 3201 of the Education Law (and subdivisions (1) and (2) thereof) to include "family status" and "pregnancy status" as a protected class from discrimination.
Justification
It is vitally important that all students in New York State schools be given the chance to complete their education. However, New York is ranked extremely poorly in the National Women's Law Center's "Ranking of the State Education Laws for Pregnant and Parenting Students". By including "family status" and "pregnancy status" as classes which are protected from discrimination, New York will help guarantee the rights of pregnant students to be treated fairly in the school system. Protecting the rights of pregnant teenagers in the school system gives those teenagers a much better chance of continuing their education and achieving financial independence after graduation.
Prior legislative history
2013-14: S.4373 Referred to Education
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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