Texas Judge Upholds School District's Hair Policy in CROWN Act Lawsuit
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A Texas judge ruled that the Barbers Hill Independent School District can punish a Black student for wearing long locs, despite the Texas CROWN Act's protection of such hairstyles. The student, Darryl George, has been in in-school suspension since August for his hairstyle, which the district argues violates its policy against male hairstyles extending beyond certain lengths. The ruling has sparked emotional reactions and raised questions about the interpretation of the CROWN Act and its legislative intent.
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- Black Student's Suspension Over Hairstyle Didn't Violate Law, Texas Judge Rules The New York Times
- Barbers Hill ISD’s dress code policy does not violate CROWN Act, district judge rules Houston Public Media
- School punishment for Black student's hair is legal in CROWN Act lawsuit, judge rules ABC News
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