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HR 4124 107th Congress House

Equity in Education Act of 2002

Official title: To amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to apply to that title a burden shifting rule currently applicable to title VII.

Introduced: April 9, 2002 Introduced by: Waters, Maxine Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights enforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEvidence (Law)Federal aid programs
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
May 6, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Apr 9, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 9, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 6, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Equity in Education Act of 2002 - Amends Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to apply to the party denying discrimination the burden of proof to show that a practice is reasonably necessary and appropriate to the purpose of the program or activity in question, if the party claiming discrimination demonstrates that the practice has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected class.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4124: Equity in Education Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-4124/
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