Prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle in Florida's K-20 public education system.

The bill, known as the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act," amends Florida Statutes to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyle in the state's K-20 public education system. It defines "protected hairstyle" as hair characteristics historically associated with race, such as afros, braids, locks, or twists. The bill ensures that students and employees in the public education system cannot be discriminated against based on their hairstyle.

Prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle in Florida's K-20 public education system.

The bill, known as the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act," amends Florida Statutes to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyle in the state's K-20 public education system. It defines "protected hairstyle" as hair characteristics historically associated with race, such as afros, braids, locks, or twists. The bill ensures that students and employees in the public education system cannot be discriminated against based on their hairstyle.