Whitharral Independent School District
Whitharral Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Whitharral, Texas (USA).
The district has one school that serves students in grades kindergarten through twelve.
Academic achievement
[edit]In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]
Special programs
[edit]Athletics
[edit]Whitharral High School plays six-man football.
Controversy
[edit]In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Whitharral 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]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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