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AK SB174
Bill
AI Summary
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School dress codes cannot prohibit hairstyles associated with race or natural hairstyles regardless of hair texture or type, including braids, locs, twists, tight coils, afros, cornrows, and bantu knots.
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School dress codes cannot require students to permanently or semipermanently alter their natural hair.
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School dress codes cannot prohibit students from wearing traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance at graduation ceremonies.
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Schools may restrict student hairstyles only if necessary to comply with health or safety laws, regulations, or ordinances.
Legislative Description
Students: Allow Nat Hairstyle, Dress Code
School Districts
Last Action
EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 12/7/22
10/5/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules4/25/2022
Labor & Commerce4/4/2022
Education2/1/2022
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