New York A06792 prohibits discrimination against students based on religious attire, clothing, or facial hair on school property or at school.

New York A06792 amends the education law to ensure students are not subjected to harassment, bullying, or discrimination based on religious attire, clothing, or facial hair by school employees or students. The law explicitly protects students' rights to wear attire or facial hair in accordance with their religious practices, religious attire, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. This protection does not affect the ability to exclude students from courses based on permissible gender or disability criteria under existing laws. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A06792 prohibits discrimination against students based on religious attire, clothing, or facial hair on school property or at school.

New York A06792 amends the education law to ensure students are not subjected to harassment, bullying, or discrimination based on religious attire, clothing, or facial hair by school employees or students. The law explicitly protects students' rights to wear attire or facial hair in accordance with their religious practices, religious attire, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. This protection does not affect the ability to exclude students from courses based on permissible gender or disability criteria under existing laws. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.