Texas District Gets Backlash Over Schools’ Black Outfit Ban

A Texas school district, facing backlash after one of its middle schools banned black clothes said the dress code change was prematurely communicated.

Charles Middle School, part of the El Paso Independent School District, cited student mental health concerns when it announced its new dress code’s ban of black outfits.

But the school district said in a statement that Charles Middle School had adopted the proposed modifications without district sign off.

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According to Local media, Charles Middle School Principal, Nick DeSantis shared the policy with parents earlier this week, noting that students wearing black tops and black bottoms has taken over.

He said the colour has become more associated with depression and mental health issues and criminality rather than happy and health kids ready to learn.

Many parents and community members shared their scepticism about the connection between clothing colour and mental health.

The backlash appears to have led to the school district’s clarification that the middle school’s policy changes has not been approved and were only a recommendation.