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FL S0476
Bill
AI Summary
- Officially titled the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" (CROWN Act), filed by Senator Jones in the Florida Senate
- 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, ensuring they cannot be excluded from participation in or denied benefits of any public education program or activity
- Extends the same protections to private schools participating in the state school choice scholarship program by expanding the definition of "race" in federal antidiscrimination compliance requirements to include hair texture, hair type, and protected hairstyles
- Scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
6/16/2025
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