The AJC reports the University of Georgia and Georgia Southern University have removed language from their nondiscrimination policies, eliminating the terms sexual orientation and gender identity.
The new policy, approved by the USG’s Board of Regents in November, “prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.”
UGA actually updated its policy in March. UGA president sent out a campus-wide email Friday, noting the change has not altered the manner in which UGA reviews or investigates complaints involving all forms of discrimination and harassment prohibited under federal law.
Georgia Tech, Georgia Gwinnett College, and Georgia State University still include gender identity and sexual orientation in their policies. Kennesaw State University’s policy mentioned sexual orientation.
