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Title: FSU expands non-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation, gender iden
Post by: Butterfly on June 25, 2010, 05:29:53 PM
Post by: Butterfly on June 25, 2010, 05:29:53 PM
FSU expands non-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation, gender identity
Tallahassee.com
By Doug Blackburn
25 June, 2010
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100625/BREAKINGNEWS/100625017/FSU-expands-non-discrimination-policy-to-include-sexual-orientation--gender-identity (http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100625/BREAKINGNEWS/100625017/FSU-expands-non-discrimination-policy-to-include-sexual-orientation--gender-identity)
Florida State University's non-discrimination policy was amended this morning without discussion – or even public acknowledgement.
But the unanimous decision by FSU's Board of Trustees to include sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression in the university's policy – language similar to an ordinance adopted recently by Leon County – was greeted with relief and joy outside the board meeting.
Tallahassee.com
By Doug Blackburn
25 June, 2010
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100625/BREAKINGNEWS/100625017/FSU-expands-non-discrimination-policy-to-include-sexual-orientation--gender-identity (http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20100625/BREAKINGNEWS/100625017/FSU-expands-non-discrimination-policy-to-include-sexual-orientation--gender-identity)
Florida State University's non-discrimination policy was amended this morning without discussion – or even public acknowledgement.
But the unanimous decision by FSU's Board of Trustees to include sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression in the university's policy – language similar to an ordinance adopted recently by Leon County – was greeted with relief and joy outside the board meeting.