Texas Lawmakers to Amend CROWN Act Following Court Ruling
A recent court decision has prompted Texas legislators to plan amendments to the CROWN Act, aiming to close loopholes and reinforce protections against hair discrimination.
- A Houston-area judge ruled that Barbers Hill ISD's hair policy does not violate the CROWN Act, sparking widespread reactions.
- The ruling centered on the argument that the CROWN Act does not explicitly cover hair length, leading to the suspension of a Black student for his dreadlocks.
- Texas lawmakers, including the authors of the CROWN Act, expressed disappointment and plan to amend the law to include hair length.
- The CROWN Act was initially passed to prevent discrimination based on hairstyles historically associated with race, such as braids, locs, and twists.
- The case has highlighted ongoing debates over hair discrimination and the need for clearer legal protections.