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Version 08 · Reported to House, Part I · Nov 23, 2021
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021
This bill authorizes private civil causes of action for disparate impact violations (to the same extent as intentional violations) of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.
Education programs that receive financial assistance authorized or extended by the Department of Education (ED) must designate at least one Title VI compliance coordinator to carry out responsibilities, investigate complaints, and provide assistance to ensure students and employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
The bill requires ED to appoint a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion to (1) promote, coordinate, and evaluate efforts to engender program compliance and inform individuals of their rights; and (2) advise ED on matters relating to compliance.
People & committees
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · D–VA
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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