HB1483

Mississippi HB1483 aims to protect students from hairstyle discrimination in schools.

Mississippi HB1483, the "Model Mississippi Hair Protection in Schools Policy Act," mandates public and charter schools to adopt policies prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyles. These policies must explicitly forbid discrimination against natural hair and protective hairstyles, remove punitive actions that disrupt learning, and establish clear reporting channels for discrimination concerns. The act also ensures no retaliation for reporting discrimination and takes effect from July 1, 2026.