Florida Bill HB 235 - Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle by Driskell

Bill Summary

HB 235 Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle (2026 Session)

Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle: Prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyle in K-20 public education system & specified private schools. Effective Date: July 1, 2026

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10/21/25

HOUSE

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bill text & filed amendments

0235

Filed on 10/21/25

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Statute Citations

1000.05

1002.2

1002.421

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Florida Senator Shevrin Jones and House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell file SB 252 and HB 235 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair or the CROWN Act

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