Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle

Summary

The bill adds “protected hairstyle” – such as afros, braids, locks, or twists – to Florida’s anti‑discrimination rules for K‑20 public education. It also requires private schools that receive state scholarship funds to treat these hairstyles the same as race, preventing exclusion or unequal treatment. The measure seeks to ensure students are not penalized for hair styles linked to their racial identity.

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