CARSON CITY, NV – This afternoon, Governor Joe Lombardo hosted a signing ceremony for AB 73, which ensures the right of public school students to wear religious and cultural adornments at school graduation ceremonies.

“Every student is entitled to express their unique cultural and religious identity at their graduation, and I’m honored to be able to ensure that right through signing AB 73,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “This legislation will allow students to walk with pride and confidence at their graduation, and I’m grateful to all of the teachers, legislators, and students who worked to get it to my desk.”

Primarily sponsored by Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva, AB 73 passed the Assembly and Senate unanimously.

Assemblywoman Angie Taylor, Assemblywoman Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod, Assemblywoman Shea Backus, and Assemblywoman Selena La Rue Hatch joined Governor Lombardo and Assemblyman D’Silva for the signing ceremony, along with Stacey Montooth, Executive Director of the Nevada Indian Commission, and students from across the state.

Photos and B-Roll of the signing ceremony can be accessed here.