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AK SB174

Bill

Status

Passed

10/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

David Wilson

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Origin

Senate

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • School dress codes cannot require students to permanently or semipermanently alter their natural hair.

  • School dress codes cannot prohibit students from wearing traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance at graduation ceremonies.

  • 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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