Browsing Tag: Oregon

Oregon Law Officially Repealed Today

People of race, color, faith and orientation can rest that another barrier to inclusion has been defeated. Thanks to countless hard working Christians, Jews, Muslims and Sikhs whose organizations worked...
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Victory: Oregon Governor Says "Yes" to Sikh Teachers

The bill will be signed into law and for the first time in American history, observant Sikhs, Jews, and Muslims won't have to sacrifice their articles of faith in order to work as teachers in the public schools of Oregon.
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Oregon repeal of ban on teachers’ religious garb is limited (OP-ED)

If any teacher’s clothing creates a continuing distraction, school officials will be able to respond on the basis that an accommodation creates an undue hardship.
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Sentate Votes its Approval - Oregon Bill Awaits Governor's Signature

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 3:30 PM history was made in the Oregon Senate. The full Senate voted 21-8 to repeal the 87-year-old ban on religious clothing for public school teachers.
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The ACLU, the KKK and the culture of fear

You wouldn't think the ACLU would defend a law created by the KKK. But you would be wrong, at least in Oregon.
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17 National Organizations Demand Repeal of Oregon Ban on Religious Dress for School Teachers

Tomorrow, Tuesday February 9, is the vote in the Oregon House on teachers wearing religious dress.
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Oregon teachers may get OK to wear religious clothing in class

Teachers are likely to win the right to wear religious clothing such as turbans, yarmulkes, crosses and headscarves in public schools when the Oregon Legislature meets in February, elected officials say.
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Oregon's Fashion Police (OP-ED)

Should your child's teacher wear a turban or other "religious dress'? The state of Oregon doesn't think so.
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Oregon Bill bars religious attire for teachers

Workers in Oregon will be able to wear a turban on the job under a bill passed by the state Legislature that protects religious practices for almost everyone, except public school teachers.
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