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NC S139

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Danny Britt

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows American Indian students who are enrolled or eligible to be enrolled as members of a State or federally recognized Indian tribe to wear objects of cultural significance as part of their regalia at public school graduation ceremonies in North Carolina.

  • Specifically includes bird feathers and plumes as examples of objects of cultural significance that students may wear.

  • Renames Article 29D of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes from "Student Prayer and Religious Activity" to "Activity and Cultural Expression."

  • Becomes effective upon enactment into law.

Legislative Description

American Indians Graduating with Honors Act

Boards; Cultural Resources; Education; Education Boards; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Local Government; Minorities; Publi

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

2/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate2/22/2023

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