HB 24-1070 CO

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Introduced

The bill allows a preschool, public school, or public college or university student to wear and display religious or cultural regalia at a graduation ceremony. The bill prohibits a preschool, school, or public college or university from restricting what a student may wear under the student's required graduation attire. The bill allows a preschool, school, or public college or university to prohibit a student from wearing or displaying an item that is likely to cause substantial disruption of, or material interference with, a graduation ceremony, but the prohibition must be the least restrictive means necessary to accomplish a specifically identified important government interest. Prior to the start of the 2024-25 school year, the bill requires a preschool, school, and public college or university to develop and adopt a policy that aligns with the requirements of this bill. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

• Elizabeth Velasco Democratic · primary
• Tim Hernández · primary
• Rhonda Fields · primary

1. Feb 29, 2024 House Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely · lower
2. Jan 10, 2024 Introduced In House - Assigned to Education · lower