The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees to each person—not limited to American citizens—"the equal protection of the law." It protects you from being discriminated against because of your race or gender, among other things. In addition, other federal, state, and local laws protect you from discrimination based on: - Race
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Color
- Disability
- Ethnicity
- Age
- Pregnancy
- National origin
What does equal protection mean for students?All kids living in the United States have a right to a “free and full” public education. They shouldn’t be discriminated against at school because of their race, sex, religion, ethnic background, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or disability.
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