(1) As used in this section:\n(a) 'Native American items of cultural significance' means items or objects that are traditionally associated with a Native American or that have religious or cultural significance to a Native American.\n(b) 'Public school event' means a graduation ceremony, an award ceremony, a public meeting or any other public event held or sponsored by a school district.\n(c) 'School district' includes a school district, a public charter school, an education service district and the Oregon School for the Deaf.\n(2) A school district may not prohibit a student from wearing Native American items of cultural significance at a public school event.\n(3) Nothing in this section prevents a school district from prohibiting an item or object that:\n(a) Is likely to cause a substantial disruption of, or material interference with, a public school event; or\n(b) Replaces a cap or gown customarily worn at a graduation ceremony. [2021 c.45 §1]\nNote:\n332.112 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 332 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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