Research Guides: COVID-19 and Racism: Legislative Responses
This guide is a compilation of state and local laws that have been passed in the wake of COVID-19, as a response to the rise of racist and xenophobic attacks on Asians and other minority groups as well as an attempt to address systemic injustices.
"Limits authority of school district to become member of voluntary organization that administers
interscholastic activities unless organization implements policy that prohibits discrimination based
on race color or national origin.
Clarifies meaning of race to include natural hair hair texture hair type and protective
hairstyles for purposes of prohibited discrimination under antidiscrimination statutes.
Clarifies that valid dress code or policy may not have disproportionate adverse impact on
members of protected class to extent that is greater than impact on persons generally."