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," prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle in Florida's K-20 public education system. It defines "protected hairstyle" to include hair characteristics historically associated with race, such as afros, braids, locks, or twists. The bill ensures that students cannot be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any public K-20 education program or activity based on 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," prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle in Florida's K-20 public education system. It defines "protected hairstyle" to include hair characteristics historically associated with race, such as afros, braids, locks, or twists. The bill ensures that students cannot be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any public K-20 education program or activity based on hairstyle.