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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Passed
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
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, including charter schools, from imposing discipline, discrimination, or disparate treatment against students based on their race, religion, culture, or use of protective hairstyles or cultural/religious headdresses. It defines key terms like "protective hairstyles" and "cultural or religious headdresses" and amends the Public School Code and the Human Rights Act to reflect these new protections. The bill aims to prevent discrimination against students' natural hair and religious/cultural expressions in schools.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Linda López (D)*,
Brenda McKenna (D)*,
Shannon Pinto (D)*,
Harold Pope (D)*,
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D),
Benny Shendo, Jr. (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 19 - Apr. 5 (on 03/16/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=80&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/SB0080.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0080.pdf |
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