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NM HB29

NM HB29
No School Discrimination For Hair


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
02/11/2021
Passed
03/19/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO RACE; PROHIBITING THE IMPOSITION OF DISCIPLINE, DISCRIMINATION OR DISPARATE TREATMENT IN SCHOOLS BASED ON THE HAIR OR CULTURAL OR RELIGIOUS HEADDRESSES OF A STUDENT; DEFINING TERMS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits schools in New Mexico from imposing discipline, discrimination, or disparate treatment against students based on their race, religion, culture, or the use of protective hairstyles or cultural/religious headdresses. The bill defines key terms like "protective hairstyles" and "cultural or religious headdresses" and amends the state's Public School Code and Human Rights Act to include these protections. The bill aims to ensure students can express their cultural and religious identities without facing discrimination in schools.

Committee Categories

Education, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00 3/17/2021 Room 321) (on 03/17/2021)

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