After a video of girl crying after being asked to leave school for wearing braids in #Louisiana went viral, her parents took the issue to court. Now a district judge has sided with the girls family by blocking #ChristTheKingElementarySchool in #Terrytown from enforcing their natural hair policy, The Grio reports.
The school says 11-year-old Faith Kennedy and another girl were removed from class and accused of violating a rule that prohibits extensions, wigs and hairpieces of any kind. The lawsuit against the school accuses the institution of discrimination, claiming the policy has a disparate impact on black female students.
The lawsuit also says that only black girls have been inspected and punished for wearing extensions. The families believe the schools policy could result in clear irreparable harm if the girls are not allowed to complete the school year with their peers.
Catholic Schools Superintendent RaeNell Billiot Houston said the schools staff continues to reach out to Faiths family and attorneys with the goal of having her return to school.
Well keep you updated on this story, #Roommates.
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