Legislation · General Assembly 149

HJR 6

DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DELAWARE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS THAT PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS’ EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES OR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS ON THE BASIS OF ANY LEGALLY-PROTECTED CHARACTERISTIC, INCLUDING GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION.

Synopsis

This House Joint Resolution directs the Department of Education, with the assistance of the Delaware State Board of Education, to promulgate regulations that include specific guidelines to prohibit discrimination in school district employment practices or educational programs and activities for students on the basis of any legally-protected characteristic, including gender identity or expression.