In 2017, Montana became the first state to allow tribal students to wear regalia during graduation ceremonies. Other states followed.

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Eight years ago, California passed a ...

A new bill would stop schools from requiring pre-approval for cultural regalia. Assembly Bill 1369 would end school district requirements for pre-approval to wear cultural or tribal regalia at ...

Graduation from high school is a pivotal, once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Many Indigenous students cannot fully celebrate this achievement, from both a spiritual and cultural perspective, unless they ...

The fashion choices Bruins make on graduation can reflect aspects of their identity and college experience. According to the UCLA Store, all graduating students are required to wear a cap and gown, ...

As graduation approaches, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada and the Clark County School District find themselves back in court together. The ACLU and high school senior Corie Humphrey filed ...

PHOENIX — Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne praised Mesa Public Schools on Wednesday for reversing a policy that prohibited students from wearing military regalia during ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Although Nevada has a law that allows students to wear certain regalia on their caps and gowns at school graduation ceremonies, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a ...

With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive a star quilt at graduation. Earlier this year, ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Eight years ago, California passed a law requiring high schools to allow students to wear eagle feathers, abalone ...

But so many schools — more than half, by one estimation — have thrown up roadblocks to implementing the law that one lawmaker has brought the issue back to the Legislature. “It’s very disappointing ...