A group is students is demanding the U.S. Department of Education step in to end discrimination at ... [+] religious-affiliated schools that receive public funding. gettyKey FactsThe lawsuit was filed by the Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP) and names 33 students as plaintiffs. REAP's lawsuit specifically takes aim at a religious exemption clause in Title IX schools have used to continue with discriminatory practices. But despite getting the support of three Republican representatives in the House, the Equality Act bill looks to face an uphill battle when it comes to passing the Senate. Further ReadingDozens of Christian students sue the U.S. Education Dept., hoping to pressure Equality Act negotiations (The Washington Post)House Passes Equality Act To Stop LGBTQ Discrimination (Forbes)

Source: Forbes March 30, 2021 15:58 UTC