An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations

Summary

The bill changes state law so schools cannot suspend or expel students solely for violating dress or grooming policies, and it bars staff from physically checking a student’s clothing or making a student undress to enforce those rules. It also requires any dress‑code rules to be non‑discriminatory, clear, specific and applied without physical contact. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must issue guidance and training to implement the changes.

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