· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- OFFENSES PERTAINING TO SCHOOLS

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race by expanding the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-28

Policy area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Latest action

07/01/2025 Signed by Governor