Texas § ED.51.979 - PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION IN STUDENT DRESS OR GROOMING POLICY

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§ ED.51.979. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION IN STUDENT DRESS OR GROOMING POLICY

PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION IN STUDENT DRESS OR GROOMING POLICY. (a) In this section: (1) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003 . (2) "Protective hairstyle" includes braids, locks, and twists. (b) Any student dress or grooming policy adopted by an institution of higher education, including a student dress or grooming policy for any extracurricular activity, may not discriminate against a hair texture or protective hairstyle commonly or historically associated with race. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 223 (H.B. 567 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.

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Section ED.51.979 ("PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION IN STUDENT DRESS OR GROOMING POLICY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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