Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H235: Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Prohibits discrimination based on protected hairstyle in K-20 public education system & specified private schools.
What the bill says
An act relating to prohibited discrimination based on hairstyle; providing a short title; amending s. 1000.05, F.S.; defining the term "protected hairstyle"; prohibiting discrimination based on protected hairstyle against a student in the K-20 public education system; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 1002.20, F.S.; defining the terms "race" and "protected hairstyle" for purposes of public K-12 nondiscrimination requirements; amending s. 1002.421, F.S.…
From the introduced text, October 21, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to prohibited discrimination based on hairstyle; providing a short title; amending s. 1000.05, F.S.; defining the term "protected hairstyle"; prohibiting discrimination based on protected hairstyle against a student in the K-20 public education system; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 1002.20, F.S.; defining the terms "race" and "protected hairstyle" for purposes of public K-12 nondiscrimination requirements; amending s. 1002.421, F.S.; defining the terms "race" and "protected hairstyle" for purposes of antidiscrimination requirements for private schools participating in the state school choice scholarship program; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. This act may be cited as the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" or "CROWN Act." Section 2. Subsection (2) of section 1000.05, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 1000.05 Discrimination against students and employees in the Florida K-20 public education system prohibited; equality of access required.-- words underlined are additions. hb235-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 235 2026 (2)(a) As used in this section, the term "protected hairstyle" means hair characteristics historically associated with race, such as hair texture and styles, including, but not limited to, afros, braids, locks, or twists. (b) Discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital …
Sponsors
- Driskell, Fentrice (D, SD-016) · primary sponsor
- Campbell, Daryl (D, HD-099) · primary sponsor
- Eskamani, Anna (D, HD-042)
- Gantt, Ashley (D, SD-034)
- Harris, Rita (D, HD-044)
- Rosenwald, Mitch (D, HD-098)
- Tendrich, Debra (D, HD-089)
Latest actions
- : Died in Education Administration Subcommittee
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
- : Referred to Education & Employment Committee
- : Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- : Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H235?
- H235 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle.
- What does H235 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to prohibited discrimination based on hairstyle; providing a short title; amending s. 1000.05, F.S.; defining the term "protected hairstyle"; prohibiting discrimination based on protected hairstyle against a student in the K-20 public education system; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 1002.20, F.S.; defining the terms "race" and "protected hairstyle" for purposes of public K-12 nondiscrimination requirements; amending s. 1002.421, F.S.…
- What is the status of H235?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Education Administration Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H235?
- Driskell, Fentrice (D, SD-016), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H235?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/235
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