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HI HR147
Resolution
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Amy Perruso
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AI Summary
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Urges the Board of Education to work with schools and youth leaders to develop and enforce non-sex segregated dress codes for public school formal events.
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Cites an East Oahu public high school's 2021-2022 sex-segregated dress codes for homecoming and graduation, which prompted student petition concerns.
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Argues current sex-segregated dress codes violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Act 110 of Hawaii 2018 (prohibiting discrimination based on sex and gender identity), and First Amendment protections.
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States non-sex segregated dress codes would create inclusive and safe spaces for māhū, gender non-conforming, and transgender students rather than alienating them.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent of Education, and Chair of the Honolulu Youth Commission.
Legislative Description
Urging The Board Of Education To Develop And Enforce Non-sex Segregated Dress Codes For Public School Formal Events.
Board of Education
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
3/30/2023