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Va. board allows adoption agencies to discriminate based on sexual orientation, other factors
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| Contributor | Homegrown Democrat |
| Last Edited | Homegrown Democrat Dec 16, 2011 01:44pm |
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| Category | Rule Change |
| Media | Newspaper - Washington Post |
| News Date | Wednesday, December 14, 2011 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia board has finalized rules that would allow state-licensed adoption agencies to discriminate against prospective adoptive and foster parents based on their sexual orientation, political beliefs and other personal characteristics.
After many speakers voiced support or opposition to the regulations, the Virginia Board of Social Services voted 5-1 at its regular meeting Wednesday to have them take effect May 1. Two members weren’t present for the vote.
The new rules, originally adopted in April, strip out protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, age, disability, gender, family status and political beliefs. |
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