Texas School's Hair Policy Ruling Sparks Crown Act Controversy

A judge's decision that a school's punishment of a Black student for his hairstyle does not violate the Crown Act has ignited debates over discrimination and school policies.

A Texas judge ruled that Barbers Hill Independent School District did not violate the Crown Act by punishing a Black student, Darryl George, for his locs.
The ruling has sparked controversy and criticism, with civil rights advocates and politicians arguing it undermines the spirit of the Crown Act.
The school district argues its policy on hair length applies equally to all students and does not discriminate based on hairstyle.
Darryl George and his family plan to appeal the decision, arguing that the policy disproportionately impacts Black students.
The case has reignited debates over school dress codes and their potential to enforce outdated stereotypes and discriminate along racial, religious, or cultural lines.