Opinion ID: 889247
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Heading Rank: 3

Heading: The Human Rights Bureau Administrative Proceedings

Text: ¶ 16 On July 23, 2008, Griffith filed a timely complaint with the Montana Human Rights Bureau (HRB). She alleged Uggetti, Metz, and the School District had discriminated against her in her education on the basis of creed or religion in violation of the Montana Human Rights Act (MHRA), specifically § 49-2-307, MCA. Pursuant to § 49-2-504(1), MCA, an HRB investigator conducted an informal investigation of Griffith's allegations of discrimination in education based on her religion. The investigator took statements from all of the parties, reviewed pertinent documents, and interviewed witnesses. ¶ 17 The investigator filed a Final Investigative Report with the HRB recommending a finding of no cause to believe unlawful discrimination occurred as set forth in Griffith's complaint. On January 20, 2009, Griffith received a two-page letter from the HRB entitled Notice of Dismissal and Notice of Right to File Civil Action in District Court.