SB 476: Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
GENERAL BILL by Jones
Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle; Citing this act as the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act” or “CROWN Act"; prohibiting discrimination based on protected hairstyle in the K-20 public education system; defining the terms “race” and “protected hairstyles” for purposes of antidiscrimination requirements for private schools participating in the state school choice scholarship program, etc.
Senate Committee References:
- Judiciary (JU)
- Education Pre-K - 12 (ED)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 2/20/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Judiciary; Education Pre-K - 12; Rules |
| 3/4/2025 | Senate |
• Introduced |
