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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person who is a member of an indigenous tribe of the United States or another country and is a student attending an approved or accredited public school may wear tribal regalia in any public or private location where the person is otherwise authorized to be on such school grounds or at any school function. Nothing in this section limits the authority of administrative and teaching personnel to regulate student behavior as provided in section 79-258 or the authority of a school to regulate student behavior to further school purposes or to prevent interference with the educational process.
(2) A school may adopt a policy to accommodate this section. Such policy may specify the characteristics of any garment, jewelry, other adornment, or object that such school finds will endanger the safety of a student or others or interfere with school purposes or the educational process if worn by a student during a specified activity.
(3) For purposes of this section, tribal regalia means traditional garments, jewelry, other adornments, or similar objects of cultural significance worn by members of an indigenous tribe of the United States or another country. Tribal regalia does not include any firearm or other dangerous weapon. Tribal regalia also does not include, except in compliance with an appropriate federal permit, any object that is otherwise prohibited by federal law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 79. Schools § 79-2,160. Tribal regalia; permitted; school policy - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-79-schools/ne-rev-st-sect-79-2-160/
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