Backgrounder: Consequences of the Equality Act for Catholic Education (2021)

A backgrounder on the consequences of the Equality Act for Catholic education.

This document, published by the USCCB Committee on Catholic Education, outlines the Catholic bishops' concerns about the proposed Equality Act (H.R. 5 / S. 393). While affirming that individuals who identify as LGBT should be treated with dignity and protected from unjust discrimination, the document argues that the legislation would have significant negative consequences for both religious and public educational institutions.

The document's central message is that, while combating unjust discrimination is important, the USCCB believes the Equality Act would undermine religious liberty, parental rights, sex-specific educational programs, and the autonomy of religious schools. It encourages readers to contact their U.S. Senators and oppose the legislation.

Consequences of the Equality Act for Catholic Education April 2021.pdf