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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 344.010 to define "protective hairstyle" and "race"; amend KRS 158.148 to provide that school disciplinary codes shall prohibit discrimination on the basis of race; provide that the Act may be cited as the C.R.O.W.N. Act.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the C.R.O.W.N. Act, amends Kentucky law to prohibit discrimination based on race, specifically including "protective hairstyles" such as braids, locks, and twists, within school disciplinary codes. It also defines "race" to encompass traits historically associated with it, including hair texture and protective hairstyles. The bill aims to ensure that school disciplinary policies do not discriminate against students based on their racial characteristics, particularly their hairstyles, and mandates that school codes of conduct explicitly prohibit such discrimination.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
to Primary and Secondary Education (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb117.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb117/orig_bill.pdf |
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