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FL H0051
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Fentrice Driskell
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AI Summary
- Cited as the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act," with an effective date of July 1, 2023
- Defines "protected hairstyle" as hair characteristics historically associated with race, including hair texture and styles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists
- Prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyles against students in Florida's K-20 public education system, barring exclusion from participation in or denial of benefits under any public education program or activity
- Expands the definition of "race" under federal antidiscrimination law (42 U.S.C. s. 2000d) to include protected hairstyles for purposes of the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, state school choice scholarship programs, Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, and Adults with Disabilities Workforce Education Program
- Adds "protected hairstyle" as a protected category in existing provisions governing program admission criteria, class availability, guidance and counseling services, and prohibitions on discriminatory training or instruction in public K-20 education
Legislative Description
Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle in the Education System
Last Action
Died in Education Quality Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Education Quality Subcommittee12/23/2022
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