Allows public school students to wear cultural items at graduation ceremonies.
The bill permits public school students to express their cultural heritage by wearing an item or object of cultural significance at high school commencements and other official graduation ceremonies. This policy aims to provide parity for all cultural groups to express pride at these events. School districts must allow students to wear one such item with or attached to their gown, provided it adheres to decorum requirements. The bill does not limit a school district's authority to prohibit items that may disrupt the ceremony.
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