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Students Still Fight To Wear Cultural Regalia. Bill Targets Barriers.

Season 2025 Episode 395

Assembly Bill 1369 would end school district requirements for pre-approval to wear cultural or tribal regalia at graduation. Supporters say it's a step toward honoring cultural identity and Native American rights, while some schools cite the need to ensure decorum. A federal order complicates matters further.

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