5227-S2 AMS FORT S1467.2
2SSB 5227 - S AMD 216
By Senator Fortunato
NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2021
On page 2, line 37, after "education" strike "must" and insert "may"
On page 3, line 1, after "program" strike "must" and insert "may"
On page 3, line 4, after "institution" strike "must" and insert "may"
On page 3, line 7, after "section." insert "An institution of higher education may not reprimand, penalize, or impose a policy that would in any way negatively impact faculty or staff who choose not to participate in the professional development program."
On page 5, line 22, after "education" strike "must" and insert "may"
On page 5, line 24, after "student." insert "An institution of higher education may not reprimand, penalize, or impose a policy that would in any way negatively impact a student choosing not to participate in the program."
EFFECT: (1) Makes the professional development and student DEI program optional for faculty, staff, and students; and
(2) Mandates that institutions of higher education not reprimand, penalize, or in any way impose a policy that would negatively impact faculty, staff, or students choosing not to participate in either the professional development or student DEI program.
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