Creates new provisions on discriminatory practices relating to hair

This bill, known as the Missouri CROWN Act, prohibits educational institutions that receive state funding or enroll students with state aid from discriminating against individuals based on their hair texture or protective hairstyles. It specifically protects hairstyles commonly associated with people of color, such as braids, twists, and afros, while allowing schools to require hair coverings or secured hair for safety reasons in certain technical training classes. The law includes an exception for religiously controlled schools if enforcing the ban would conflict with their religious beliefs. By amending state law, the measure directly impacts public and private schools, as well as the students and staff within them, to ensure they are not subjected to unfair treatment regarding their natural hair.