Advocacy Orgs: Texas School Policies Violate Hair Discrimination Law
Advocacy Orgs: Texas School Policies Violate Hair Discrimination Law  
Podcast: Education in Focus
Published On: Tue Jul 30 2024
Description: This week, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas sent a letter to over 50 school districts in that state, claiming their dress codes are in violation of a state law aimed at protecting students from hair discrimination. In a press release, the ACLU of Texas announced it sent letters to 51 districts, demanding they update their policies to comply with the law. Earlier this year, however, a judge ruled that a school district’s grooming policy did not violate the CROWN Act. The CROWN Act prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle and hair texture. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.chalkboardnews.com/issues/cultural-issues/article_7f3d5c7c-4b92-11ef-b0fd-9fdd8289cf7a.html