Darryl George Tx black student suspended over hair loses case

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : Leon, the district representative, said during the trial that the district's policy is consistent with the CROWN Act and prevents the school from discriminating against George based on wearing dreadlocks, 'but he can't wear them at a length that exceeds the dress code.'
48% : In announcing his decision, Cain said the district's policy 'does not prohibit nor does it discriminate against male students who wear braids, locs, or twists.'The decision has led to the teen and his family arguing he is being denied getting his education on account of his hair, adding, 'I can't be around my peers and enjoy my junior year because of my hair.'Undaunted, Candice Matthews, the family's spokesperson, said the boy and his family were determined to fight on, NBC News reported.
46% : The case boiled down to whether the district's length regulations were in violation of the CROWN Act.
43% : State District Judge Chap Cain III said the Barbers Hill Independent School District's dress and grooming policies do not violate the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination at work, school and in housing facilities in the state.
35% : Darryl George black student suspended by Texas school over dreadlock length loses case after judge rules Barbers Hill is not infringing on Crown Act as teen's family now vow to continue their case.

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