Makes changes to basis of discrimination for students.

Present law requires an educator to strive to help each student realize the student’s potential as a worthy and effective member of society. Present law provides that an educator therefore works to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals. In fulfillment of this obligation to the student, present law prohibits an educator, among other things, from unfairly excluding any student from participation in any program, denying benefits to a student, or granting any advantage to a student on the basis of the following:

(1) Race; color; creed; disability; sex; national origin; marital status; political or religious beliefs; or

(2) Family, social, or cultural background; or sexual orientation.

This bill deletes (2) and provides, instead, that an educator must not unfairly exclude any student from participation in any program, deny benefits to a student, or grant any advantage to a student on the basis of family background or the student’s membership in a protected class under federal or state law.