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Introduced
01/06/2022
01/06/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 "protective hairstyles" for purposes of antidiscrimination requirements for private schools participating in the state school choice scholarship program, etc.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act," prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyles, such as afros, braids, locks, or twists, in the K-20 public education system in Florida. It defines "race" and "protective hairstyles" for the purposes of anti-discrimination requirements in private schools participating in the state's school choice scholarship program. The bill also amends existing statutes to ensure equal access and opportunities for students, regardless of their protected hairstyles, in educational programs, activities, guidance and counseling services, and financial assistance.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Community Affairs (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1608 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1608/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1608/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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