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IL House committee approves bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles

  • May 6, 2026
  • May 6, 2026 Updated May 6, 2026
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IL House committee approves bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles

IL House committee approves bill prohibiting private schools from banning religious hairstyles

This plan expands current state law that bans public and private schools from prohibiting hairstyles associated with race, ethnicity or hair texture.

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