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- H.R.4124
H.R.4124: Equity in Education Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 9, 2002
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2002
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Bill Summary
Equity in Education Act of 2002 - Amends Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to apply to the party denying discrimination the burden of proof to show that a practice is reasonably necessary and appropriate to the purpose of the program or activity in question, if the party claiming discrimination demonstrates that the practice has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected class.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| April 9, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |