In this section, “student athlete” means a student enrolled at a public institution of higher education who participates in an intercollegiate athletic program at the institution. The governing body of a public institution of higher education shall allow a student athlete to modify the athletic or team uniform of the student athlete in a manner that makes the student athlete’s attire more modest to conform to: The requirements or preferences of the student athlete’s religion or culture; or The student athlete’s own preferences for modesty. A student athlete may not be required to receive approval from a coach, an administrator, or the governing body of the public institution of higher education before making the uniform modification. A modification to an athletic or team uniform may include the wearing of: A head covering worn for religious reasons, including a Muslim hijab, Jewish kippah, or Sikh dastar; An undershirt; or Leggings. A modification to an athletic or team uniform may not: Interfere with the movement of the student athlete; or Pose a safety hazard to the student athlete, other student athletes, or others. A student athlete may modify the uniform headgear if the modified headgear: Is black, white, the predominant color of the uniform, or the same color as that worn by all players on the team; Does not cover any part of the face, unless required for the safety of the wearer; Is not dangerous to the student athlete, other student athletes, or others; Does not have opening or closing elements around the face or neck; and Does not have parts protruding from its surface. A student athlete is responsible for all costs associated with the modification of the student athlete’s athletic or team uniform under this section. This subsection may not be construed to prohibit a public institution of higher education from providing the uniform modification to the student.