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MA H576
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brandy Fluker-Reid
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AI Summary
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Prohibits school districts and charter schools from suspending students solely for violating dress and grooming rules, though schools may still require clothing of specific colors
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Requires all dress and grooming rules to be gender-neutral and prohibits rules that have disparate impact based on race, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity
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Bars school employees from using physical contact with students or their attire to enforce dress codes, and prohibits requiring students to undress in front of anyone for compliance
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Takes effect 60 days after passage and directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt regulations and training to implement the requirements
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Preserves schools' authority to address bullying and harassment based on protected characteristics
Legislative Description
To reduce exclusionary discipline for violations of rules related to student grooming and dress
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
9/15/2025