(a) As used in this part:(1) “Antisemitism” has the same meaning as the working definition of antisemitism described in § 49-7-181; and(2) “Public institution of education” includes LEAs, public charter schools, and public institutions of higher education.
(1) “Antisemitism” has the same meaning as the working definition of antisemitism described in § 49-7-181; and
(2) “Public institution of education” includes LEAs, public charter schools, and public institutions of higher education.
(b) Discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religion against a student or an employee of a public institution of education is prohibited. A public institution of education shall not discriminate against a person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religion by:(1) Excluding the person from participating in a program offered by the public institution of education;(2) Denying the person the benefits of participating in a program offered by the public institution of education;(3) Subjecting the person participating in a program offered by the public institution of education to discrimination;(4) Denying the person any employment benefit; or(5) Subjecting the person to an employment condition or practice based solely on the person's race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religion.
(1) Excluding the person from participating in a program offered by the public institution of education;
(2) Denying the person the benefits of participating in a program offered by the public institution of education;
(3) Subjecting the person participating in a program offered by the public institution of education to discrimination;
(4) Denying the person any employment benefit; or
(5) Subjecting the person to an employment condition or practice based solely on the person's race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religion.
(c) A public institution of education shall not use criteria for admission to a school, program, or course that has the effect of restricting access for persons of a particular race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion.
(d) All programs and classes offered at a public institution of education must be available to students without regard to the student's race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religion. This subsection (d) does not eliminate programs designed to meet the needs of students with limited proficiency in the English language, gifted students, or students with disabilities or programs tailored to students with specialized talents or skills.
(e) A public institution of education shall ensure that guidance services, counseling services, and financial assistance services offered by the public institution of education are available to all students equally and provided in the same manner, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or religion.