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3-2-5b: Removes the language prohibiting hard items to control the hair in the sport of softball.
Rationale: Clarifies adornments such as beads can be worn in the hair and aligns language with other NFHS rules codes.

3-2-5c: Permits players to wear soft and secure headwear for religious purposes without prior state association approval.
Rationale: Eliminates the need for authorization from the state associations for religious headwear.