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Proposal to ban hairstyle discrimination in Illinois passes out of committee, heads to House floor

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Mike-Simmons, hair discrimination bill

Sen. Mike Simmons, sponsor of SB 817

 By adwpadmin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WREX) � Legislation that seeks to bar Illinois schools from issuing rules pertaining to hairstyles is one step closer to becoming law in the state.

 passed out of the  on Tuesday. The committee voted 15-3 in favor of the bill.

The bill specifically refers to braids, locks, and twists that many Black students have historically faced discipline for.

Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) introduced the bill earlier this month and it was passed out of the .

Currently, at least seven states protect the right to wear protective or natural hairstyles in the workplace and public schools.

SB817 now heads to the House floor for consideration.