SB 23-202

Senate Bill 23-202, which has been approved and is now in effect, allows Native American students in Colorado to wear traditional regalia at their graduation ceremonies, whether they are from elementary school, high school, or college. This means that qualified Native American students can now honor their cultural heritage by wearing traditional clothing during these important academic celebrations. The bill applies to all public schools and colleges in the state, ensuring that Native American traditions are recognized and respected in educational settings.

Official Summary

The act requires a public school or school district to allow a qualified student to wear and display traditional Native American regalia at a school graduation ceremony and applies to pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, primary school, and secondary school graduation ceremonies. The act requires public colleges and universities to allow a qualified student to wear and display traditional Native American regalia at a college graduation ceremony. APPROVED by Governor May 4, 2023 EFFECTIVE May 4, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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