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I find it absolutely ridiculous that they let him attend school here and do all his studies and earn enough credits to graduate, and the hair wasn’t a big deal then… But now all of a sudden it’s the line in the sand for him to walk through graduation? It just seems like a pretty stupid hill to die on for the school in my opinion, especially since apparently he’s been a student there with the same haircut for however long he’s been there. What’s the point of cutting it now, for this one day? If the hair was against their code, they should’ve dealt with it a long time ago.
Totally agree.
Always seems to be a common theme, no issues until things like graduation and then the school start whining about dress codes.
Have always felt that you should follow the rules as set. If you don't like them, work to change them. But, if they don't, follow them.
My son had a mohawk in HS. Originally, they told him to cut his hair. He didn't know he was breaking the policy. We pointed out he was getting straight As, did well in sports, and no one around him was having problems. They allowed him to keep it. If they had said no, we would have cut it.
Today, people don't think rules apply to them. Somehow they are special and should be able to ignore them. Get over yourselves, people.
Have always felt that you should follow the rules as set. If you don't like them, work to change them. But, if they don't, follow them.
My son had a mohawk in HS. Originally, they told him to cut his hair. He didn't know he was breaking the policy. We pointed out he was getting straight As, did well in sports, and no one around him was having problems. They allowed him to keep it. If they had said no, we would have cut it.
Today, people don't think rules apply to them. Somehow they are special and should be able to ignore them. Get over yourselves, people.
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So there are some issues here.
The dress code was modified over the winter holiday break, making his hairstyle suddenly out of code.
The other thing worth mentioning is that GreatSchools website reports this district is 4% Black, which would explain the outcries of racial discrimination being thrown around. It's possible this young man is the only black student graduating this May.
The family is suing the district. Things may have changed, but in the past, the courts have ruled that school districts in Texas have a right to set their own standards, based on the beliefs of the community.
So this is a public school and they have a right to descriminate against a person that has long hair?
Absolutely unbelievable.
Are people with long hair a protected class? No? Didn't think so.
The issue is if the rule is being applied fairly. Are girls with hair that length also being forced to cut? If so, this is probably a non-issue.
However, I suspect that isn't the case and he probably has pretty firm ground to sue if he/his family so choose to do so. The whole "choose your battles" thing comes to mind, but still, it's pretty blatant sexism if that's the case.
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So this is a public school and they have a right to descriminate against a person that has long hair?
Absolutely unbelievable.
Well, yes. They have a right to "discriminate" against a person with long hair.
Hair and dress codes are a part of virtually every single school district. They change over time, but yes, schools can tell students how to dress and groom themselves, and have forever done just that.
I find it absolutely ridiculous that they let him attend school here and do all his studies and earn enough credits to graduate, and the hair wasn’t a big deal then… But now all of a sudden it’s the line in the sand for him to walk through graduation? It just seems like a pretty stupid hill to die on for the school in my opinion, especially since apparently he’s been a student there with the same haircut for however long he’s been there. What’s the point of cutting it now, for this one day? If the hair was against their code, they should’ve dealt with it a long time ago.
Agree. The problem wasn't unnoticed until the final day unless it's a rule for graduation only.
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