Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 47.11 - Jurisdiction of the Commission(a) Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, high schools, academies, colleges and universities, extension courses and educational institutions operating within and under the supervision of the Commonwealth which are open to, accept or solicit the patronage of the general public, are subject to the jurisdiction of the Human Relations Commission (Commission) and shall provide equal educational opportunities for students seeking admission, without reference to race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin.(b) Sections 3(1) and 5 of the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act (24 P. S. §§ 5003(1) and 5005) vest jurisdiction in the Commission to deal with schools, colleges, universities and professional schools of post-secondary grade and also with secretarial, business, vocational or trade schools of secondary or post-secondary grade. Sections 4(l), 5(i) and 6 of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§ 954(l), 955(i) and 956) give the Commission authority to deal with other schools enumerated in this chapter.