Texas school district not violating CROWN Act, judge says

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After a short trial, a Texas judge ruled that Barbers Hill school officials are not violating a new state law prohibiting hair discrimination.

Darryl George with members of his family. The Barbers Hill school district has punished George for his hairstyle because it violates a dress code policy limiting the length of male students' hair.ANAHUAC — A Texas judge on Thursday said the Barbers Hill Independent School District can punish a Black student who wears his hair in long locs without violating Texas’ new CROWN Act, which is meant to prevent hairstyle discrimination in schools and workplaces.

George exited the courtroom in tears, walking alongside his mother and several lawmakers who co-authored the CROWN Act. Poole also suggested that a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on college admissions will have ramifications on Texas’ new CROWN Act. "Darryl George's case serves as a poignant reminder of the systemic injustices that persist in our society, particularly when it comes to issues of race and personal expression," Bowers wrote."No one should ever be made to feel inferior or face barriers in education or employment due to their hairstyle.", D-Missouri City, who co-authored the CROWN Act and chairs the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

 

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