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CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) -- Gay, lesbian and transgender students now will be protected from discrimination at Southern Utah University.
The school's board of trustees unanimously voted Friday to amend its anti-discrimination policy to include protection for those with an alternative sexual orientation.
SUU and Brigham Young University were the only two institutions of higher education in the state without such a policy.
SUU Student Body President Cody Alderson praised the board's action, saying it will help ensure a safe and friendly campus atmosphere for everyone regardless of their sexual orientation.
The Student Senate on Nov. 4 passed a resolution that endorsed the policy change.
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Information from: The Spectrum
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