Higher Education Student Belief Accommodation

Summary

The law expands the duty of higher‑education institutions to modify or excuse academic requirements when a student’s genuine religious or conscience belief conflicts with them, unless the change would fundamentally alter the course. It sets notice, response, confidentiality, and grievance procedures, and directs the state commissioner to provide a list of religious holidays each year. The measure aims to protect students’ belief‑based rights while preserving academic standards.

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