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Simms Independent School District

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Simms Independent School District
Simms
, Bowie, Texas
District information
GradesPK-12
Schools3
Other information
Websitehttps://www.simmsisd.net/

Simms Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Simms, Texas (USA).

The district has three campuses - James Bowie High (Grades 9-12), James Bowie Middle (Grades 6-8), and James Bowie Elementary (Grades PK-5).

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]

Controversy

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In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Simms Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  2. ^ Gross, Kristi (2024-07-24). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  3. ^ Leffingwell, Kelsey (2024-07-24). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
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