53E-3-1101. Prohibited discriminatory practices -- Restrictions -- Reporting.

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Effective 7/1/2026

(1)As used in this section, "prohibited discriminatory practice" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-504 .

(2)The state board may not:

(a)establish or maintain an office, division, or employment position established to implement, develop, plan, or promote policies, procedures, practices, programs, or initiatives, regarding a prohibited discriminatory practice; or

(b)employ or assign an employee or a third-party whose duties include coordinating, creating, developing, designing, implementing, organizing, planning, or promoting policies, programming, training, practices, activities, or procedures relating to a prohibited discriminatory practice.

(3)Nothing in this section limits or prohibits the state board's authority to establish policies that are necessary to comply with state or federal law, including laws relating to prohibited discrimination or harassment.

(4)The state board shall report to the Education Interim Committee and Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee on:

(a)the state board's compliance with this section at or before:

(i)the Education Interim Committee's November interim committee meeting; and

(ii)the Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee final interim subcommittee meeting; and

(b)violations the state board identifies in accordance with Sections 53G-2-103 , 53G-2-104 , and 53G-2-105 .

Amended by Chapter 438 , 2026 General Session