MA S2955

School dress and grooming rules cannot discriminate or have disparate impact based on sex, gender identity, race, national origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation

School employees are prohibited from enforcing dress codes through direct physical contact with students or their attire, and cannot require students to undress in front of anyone

Schools cannot suspend or expel students solely for dress code or grooming violations, though schools may still require clothing of a specific color

Schools retain authority to address bullying and harassment based on protected characteristics, which is not limited by this legislation

Changes take effect 60 days after passage, with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required to develop implementing regulations and training