The bill aims to enhance cultural expression for public school students during high school graduation ceremonies by allowing them to wear items or objects of cultural significance. It recognizes the importance of graduation as a milestone in students' lives and seeks to provide an opportunity for students to express their cultural heritage, thereby promoting parity among different cultural groups. The legislation emphasizes that these items should be appropriate for the ceremony and adhere to the school district's decorum requirements.

To implement this, a new section is added to chapter 28A.600 RCW, mandating that school districts permit students to wear culturally significant items during graduation events. The bill clarifies that multiple items may be worn together if traditionally used as such, and it maintains the authority of school districts to prohibit items that could disrupt the ceremony. Additionally, it ensures that the new provisions do not alter existing laws related to school operations.