Florida S252: Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle

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 20, 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.— (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 status against a student or an employee in the state system of public K-20 …

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Sponsors

• Jones, Shev (D, SD-034) · primary sponsor
• Bracy Davis, LaVon (D, SD-015)
• Davis, Bracy (D)
• Osgood, Rosalind (D, SD-032)
• Arrington, Kristen (D, SD-025)
• Bernard, Mack (D, SD-024)
• Berman, Lori (D, SD-026)
• Sharief, Barbara (D, SD-035)
• Smith, Carlos (D, SD-017)
• Smith, David (R, HD-038)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Judiciary
2. January 13, 2026: Introduced
3. November 3, 2025: Referred to Judiciary; Education Pre-K - 12; Rules
4. October 20, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is S252?

S252 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibited Discrimination Based on Hairstyle.

What does S252 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 S252?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Judiciary (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored S252?

Jones, Shev (D, SD-034), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S252?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/252