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Legislature considers ‘high stakes’ bills related to discrimination law

Legislature considers ‘high stakes’ bills related to discrimination law

Jan 30, 2022

"The so-called “Freedom from Discrimination Law” that opponents say puts a chill on important conversations about race in schools and public institutions has been on the books for half a year, but New Hampshire lawmakers are far from finished with the legislation.

State representatives are considering a handful of bills that would enact changes to the law, from repealing it to expanding its reach to universities and colleges. The law specifically prohibits schools or governmental agencies from teaching that an individual is racist, sexist or otherwise oppressive by virtue of their age, sex or any other identity — “whether consciously or unconsciously.”

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