Darryl George To Remain On In-School Suspension For Refusing To Cut His Locs, Texas Judge Rules

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Darryl George To Remain On In-School Suspension For Refusing To Cut His Locs, Texas Judge Rules

Officials claimed that Barbers Hill High School did not violate the CROWN Act by suspending Darryl George because the law does not cover or mention hair length.

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