‘Discrimination’: Maryland bill would allow state lawsuits against private schools
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A proposed bill in Maryland would allow the state to sue private schools for discrimination, drawing opposition from religious schools who fear government intrusion and costly lawsuits. The bill aims to curb discrimination in education, but opponents argue it threatens the religious identity of private schools.
Maryland's House Bill 649 would empower the state's Commission on Civil Rights to enforce antidiscrimination policies against private schools. The bill would also allow students and parents to sue private schools in state courts with no limit on damages. Currently, students and parents can bring discrimination complaints to the state superintendent of education. The Maryland Catholic Conference opposes the bill, citing concerns that it would lead to government intrusion and costly lawsuits. About 50,000 students attend Catholic schools in Maryland. The bill's supporters argue it is necessary to address poor treatment of some students at private schools.
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