(a) As used in this section, “natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle” includes without limitation afros, dreadlocks, twists, locs, braids, cornrow braids, Bantu knots, curls, and hair styled to protect hair texture or for cultural significance.
(b) A state-supported two-year or four-year institution of higher education shall not discriminate against a student based upon the student's natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle.