Assembly Bill 98 aims to protect the rights of American Indian students in Wisconsin by explicitly allowing them to wear traditional tribal regalia during graduation ceremonies and school-sponsored events. The bill defines "traditional tribal regalia" as a tribe's traditional dress or recognized objects of religious or cultural significance, which may include tribal symbols, beads, and feathers. It establishes that no school board or charter school can prohibit students who are members of, descendants of, or eligible to be enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band from wearing such regalia.

This legislation addresses a gap in current law, which provides general protections for students based on religious beliefs, ancestry, and other factors but does not specifically mention the rights of American Indian students regarding traditional attire. By creating section 118.335 of the statutes, the bill ensures that these students can express their cultural identity during significant school events without facing discrimination or prohibition from school authorities.