California governor Edmund Brown would sign into law the two
legislations protecting the rights of the Sikhs in the state and
including information about the religion in high school curriculum.
One of the legislation updates the California high school curriculum so that every student in the State learns about the about the history, tradition and theology of Sikhism and California Sikhs.
The other legislation clarifies the Fair Employment and Housing Act
(FEHA) to ensure that employees receive equal protection under law,
specifically protecting religious observances such as the turban, hijab
and yarmulke.
In a statement, the governor's office said that Brown would give
remarks and sign both the legislations at the North American Punjabi
Association's peace and unity rally on Saturday, held to celebrate
religious coexistence and recognize the victims of the Sikh temple
shooting in Wisconsin.
with thanks : Hindustan Times : LINK : for detailed news.
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