Bill > HB1393

This bill aims to provide public school students with opportunities to express their cultural heritage during high school graduation ceremonies. Specifically, the legislation requires school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to permit students to wear items or objects of cultural significance with or attached to their graduation gowns during commencement and other official graduation events. The bill defines "cultural significance" broadly, allowing multiple items traditionally worn together, with the caveat that these items must be appropriate to the ceremony's decorum. While allowing cultural expression, the bill also preserves school districts' authority to prohibit items that might substantially disrupt the ceremony. The legislature's intent is to bring parity to cultural groups by enabling students to showcase their cultural pride during this significant milestone, recognizing graduation as a moment that represents years of academic and personal growth achieved through hard work, perseverance, and support from family, friends, and teachers.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1393&Year=2025&Initiative=false