An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations

This Massachusetts bill aims to limit how schools can punish students for violations of dress and grooming codes. It requires school dress codes to allow religious headwear, apply rules equally to all genders, and forbid staff from physically enforcing these rules or making students undress in front of others. Additionally, the law prohibits suspending or expelling students solely for breaking dress code standards. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with creating necessary training and policies to help schools comply with these new requirements.