preferential treatment; discrimination; prohibited acts

Added exception for activities of registered student organizations and arrangements for guest speakers and performers with short-term engagements.

Added exception for mental or physical health services provided by licensed professionals.

Added exception for bona fide sex-based qualifications that are reasonably necessary for normal operations.

Added exception for actions required to maintain eligibility for federal programs, limited to outreach and advertising that don't modify application criteria.

Added exception for tribal membership qualifications in programs serving Indian tribes.

Added exception for data collection and advertising required by federal law.

Added exception for training and programs developed by attorneys to ensure compliance with court orders or antidiscrimination laws.

Added exception for identifying and discussing historical movements of racial hatred or discrimination.

Added exception allowing states to disclose scholarly research, certify compliance with antidiscrimination laws, or certify affirmative action plans if required by federal law.

Added clarification that remedies for violations are the same as existing state antidiscrimination laws regardless of the injured party's characteristics.

Added provision that section applies only to actions taken after December 14, 2010.

Added definition of 'state' to include cities, towns, counties, public universities, community colleges, school districts, and other political subdivisions.