HB 643: Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle in the Education System
GENERAL BILL by Driskell ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Eskamani ; Joseph ; López, J.
Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle in the Education System; Prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyle in Florida K-20 public education system; provides that term "race" includes protected hairstyles for purposes of United States Code within public & private education system.
Effective Date: 7/1/2024
Last Action: 3/8/2024 House - Died in Education Quality Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/8/2024 House - Died in Education Quality Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2023 | House |
• Filed |
| 11/30/2023 | House |
• Referred to Education Quality Subcommittee • Referred to Civil Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Education Quality Subcommittee |
| 1/9/2024 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/8/2024 | House |
• Died in Education Quality Subcommittee |
