53G-4-412. Tribal regalia at high school graduation ceremonies.
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As used in this section:
Terms Used In Utah Code 53G-4-412- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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“Graduation attire” means attire that an LEA requires a student to wear as part of the dress code for a graduation ceremony. |
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“Graduation ceremony” means a high school graduation ceremony. |
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“Qualifying student” means a student who is:
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enrolled as a member of a tribe; or |
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eligible to be enrolled as a member of a tribe. |
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| (d) |
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“Tribal regalia” means a tribe’s:
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traditional dress; or |
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recognized objects of religious or cultural significance. |
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“Tribal regalia” includes the following items of cultural significance:
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“Tribe” means a tribe, band, nation, or Alaskan Native village that:
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federal law recognizes; or |
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a state formally acknowledges. |
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| (2) |
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A qualifying student may wear tribal regalia during a graduation ceremony. |
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Wearing tribal regalia includes decorating graduation attire with tribal regalia. |
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An LEA may not prohibit a qualifying student from wearing tribal regalia as described in Subsection (2). |
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Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit an LEA’s authority related to student expression under applicable federal and state law. |
Enacted by Chapter 197, 2022 General Session
