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FL S0252
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shevrin Jones
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act" in Florida
- 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 students cannot be excluded from programs or activities based on their hairstyle
- Expands the definition of "race" in K-12 nondiscrimination requirements to include traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protected hairstyles
- Requires private schools participating in the state school choice scholarship program to comply with the same hairstyle antidiscrimination provisions, with potential funding suspension for noncompliance
Legislative Description
Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
Last Action
Introduced
1/13/2026
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