MI HB6091

Adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as protected characteristics alongside religion, race, color, national origin, and sex in the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act's educational institution provisions.

Defines harassment to include unwelcome communication or conduct based on protected characteristics that substantially interferes with educational participation or creates a hostile environment, including conduct through electronic messaging and technology.

Establishes that educational institutions are liable for harassment by employees, agents, or authorized individuals if the harassment is enabled by their authority or if the institution receives notice of harassment.

Requires educational institutions to demonstrate reasonable care by establishing comprehensive harassment prevention policies, providing annual harassment training for students and employees, implementing complaint procedures, and providing supportive measures within 3 school days of notice.

Allows educational institutions to avoid liability if they conduct prompt investigations when requested, facilitate restorative practices with consent, and take corrective action to stop harassment and prevent recurrence.