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

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

Special programs

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Athletics

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Whitharral High School plays six-man football.

Controversy

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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

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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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