How SB 252 changes current law

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The bill adds protections against discrimination based on hairstyle in Florida's K-20 public education system and private schools participating in the state school choice scholarship program.

• Section 1000.05

  As used in this section, the term “protected hairstyle” means hair characteristics historically associated with race, such as hair texture and styles, including, but not limited to, afros, braids, locks, or twists.

  Defines the term 'protected hairstyle' to include various hair characteristics associated with race.

• Section 1000.05

  Additionally, discrimination based on a protected hairstyle against a student in the state system of public K-20 education is prohibited. → Additionally, discrimination based on a protected hairstyle against a student in the state system of public K-20 education is prohibited. A student may not be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any public K-20 education program or activity on the basis of a protected hairstyle.

  Prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyle for students in K-20 public education.

• Section 1002.20

  For purposes of this subsection, the term “race” is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, and protected hairstyles.

  Expands the definition of 'race' to include characteristics like hair texture and protected hairstyles in K-12 nondiscrimination requirements.

• Section 1002.20

  The term “protected hairstyle” includes, but is not limited to, afros, braids, locks, or twists.

  Defines 'protected hairstyle' in the context of K-12 educational rights.

• Section 1002.421

  For purposes of this paragraph, the term “race” as used in 42 U.S.C. s. 2000d is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, and protected hairstyles.

  Aligns the definition of 'race' in private school antidiscrimination provisions with the federal standards including hair characteristics.

• Section 1002.421

  The term “protected hairstyle” includes, but is not limited to, afros, braids, locks, or twists.

  Defines 'protected hairstyle' for private schools participating in the state school choice scholarship program.