NC H647

Amends state personnel law to add sexual orientation and gender identity or expression as protected classifications in equal employment opportunity provisions for state departments, agencies, and local political subdivisions.

Extends protection against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to state employees and applicants for state employment in personnel disputes.

Requires each local board of education to adopt a nondiscrimination policy covering school personnel (employees, contractors, substitutes, bus drivers, custodians, and clerical staff) based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and disability.

Clarifies that the law does not require preferential treatment, special rights, or affirmative action programs based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Effective upon enactment.