HB 125
AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices against a person.
In Plain Language
This bill expands protections against racial discrimination by defining "protective hairstyle" and "race" to include traits historically linked to race. It requires school disciplinary codes to explicitly prohibit race-based discrimination. The bill can be referred to as the C.R.O.W.N. Act.
Official summary
Amend KRS 344.010 to provide definitions of "protective hairstyle" and "race" that include traits historically associated with race; amend KRS 158.148 to provide that school disciplinary codes shall prohibit discrimination on the basis of race; provide that the Act may be cited as the C.R.O.W.N. Act.
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Latest action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Feb 4, 2025
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