RI Governor Signs Legislation to Protect Children in DCYF Care from Discrimination
Today Governor Raimondo signed a bill sponsored by Senator Gayle Goldin and Representative Grace Diaz adding non-discrimination language to the Children’s Bill of Rights, a document given to all youth and posted at all programs serving youth in the care of the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). With this legislation, youth will be informed of their right to be treated free from discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or religion. Senator Goldin and Representative Diaz worked hard for passage of this important legislation for young people involved in the child welfare system.
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