S. 555 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
S. 555 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 10, 2011, sponsored by Al Franken with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011 - Prohibits public school students from being excluded from participating in, or subject to discrimination under, any federally-assisted educational program on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity or that of their associates. Considers harassment to be a form of discrimination.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Al Franken (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1558-1559) (Mar 10, 2011)
Other Education bills in the 112th Congress
- S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011
- H.R. 3237: SOAR Technical Corrections Act
- S. 3472: Uninterrupted Scholars Act (USA)
- H.R. 998: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011
- H.R. 1704: Annual National Classified School Employee of the Year Award Act
- H.R. 1821: Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011
- H.R. 2117: Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act
- H.R. 2514: A PLUS Act
- H.R. 4170: Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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