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FL S0590
Bill
AI Summary
- Known as the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act," introduced by Senator Powell in the Florida Senate for 2023
- Prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyles—defined as hair characteristics historically associated with race, including afros, braids, locks, and twists—in Florida's K-20 public education system
- Amends K-12 student and parent rights (s. 1002.20) to explicitly define "race" as inclusive of traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles
- Extends the same hair-based antidiscrimination protections to private schools participating in the state school choice scholarship program, with noncompliance potentially resulting in suspended funding and loss of program eligibility
- Scheduled effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
5/5/2023
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