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HB 235 Florida House · 2026 Regular Session

Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle

Summary
Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle; Prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyle in K-20 public education system & specified private schools.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits hairstyle discrimination in schools, preventing discriminatory practices that contribute to school-to-prison pipeline and civil rights violations in criminal justice context.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits hairstyle discrimination in K-20 schools, protecting student access and equity in education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits hairstyle discrimination in education system, protecting school staff (workers) from discrimination, advancing workers' rights in workplace context.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
4
Oct 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
2 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Daryl Campbell
Daryl Campbell
DDemocratic
FL
99
P
Photo of Fentrice Driskell
Fentrice Driskell
DDemocratic
FL
67
Co
Photo of Anna Eskamani
Anna Eskamani
DDemocratic
FL
42
Co
Photo of Ashley Gantt
Ashley Gantt
DDemocratic
FL
109
Co
Photo of Debra Tendrich
Debra Tendrich
DDemocratic
FL
89
Co
Photo of Mitch Rosenwald
Mitch Rosenwald
DDemocratic
FL
98
Co
Photo of Rita Harris
Rita Harris
DDemocratic
FL
44