S. 439 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
S. 439 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 10, 2015, sponsored by Al Franken with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015 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: 39 Democrats, 1 Republican, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2015
- 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. (Feb 10, 2015)
More bills from Al Franken in the 114th Congress
Other Education bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 1020: STEM Education Act of 2015
- S. 1177: Every Student Succeeds Act
- H.R. 3594: Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3033: Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act
- H.R. 242: All-Year ACCESS Act
- S. 311: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2015
- S. 590: Campus Accountability and Safety Act
- H.R. 846: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2015
- H.R. 1399: Veteran Education Empowerment Act
- H.R. 1833: FAFSA for All Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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