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AR HB1576
AR HB1576To Establish The Creating A Respectful And Open World For Natural Hair (crown) Act.
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Introduced
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
In Committee
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
Crossed Over
03/28/2023
03/28/2023
Passed
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CREATING A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR (CROWN) ACT; TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BASED UPON NATURAL, PROTECTIVE, OR CULTURAL HAIRSTYLE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND IN STATE- SUPPORTED TWO-YEAR OR FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; TO ADD DEFINITIONS TO THE ARKANSAS CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1993; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, prohibits discrimination based on natural, protective, or cultural hairstyles in public schools and state-supported higher education institutions in Arkansas. It defines "natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle" to include styles like afros, dreadlocks, braids, and others that are often associated with certain racial or ethnic backgrounds. The bill also adds definitions related to hairstyles to the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993, ensuring that discrimination based on these hairstyles is considered a form of racial or national origin discrimination.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Notification that HB1576 is now Act 514 (on 04/10/2023)
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