governing board based on religious criteria, and have religious references in its mission statement and other governing documents. (c) Educational and childcare institutions A religious educational institution or daycare center may enforce with reasonable consistency written religious standards in its admission criteria, educational programs, student retention policies, or residential life policy, unless those standards are based on race, color, or national origin or would exclude or remove a student solely because of a prohibited classification under section 601 with respect to that student’s parent or legal guardian. (d) Marriage and family education, strengthening, and counseling programs For purposes of sexual orientation and gender identity, a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society receiving Federal financial assistance shall be deemed in compliance with section 601 notwithstanding the content of any marriage or family education, strengthening, or counseling programming, provided that the recipient does not exclude beneficiaries on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. (1) Referral Obligation If a beneficiary or prospective beneficiary objects to the religious character of the recipient, the recipient will undertake reasonable efforts as described in subsection (d)(2) to identify and refer the beneficiary to an alternative provider to which the beneficiary has no objection