Archdiocese says school's hair extension policy rescinded
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A Catholic school official says a suburban New Orleans school has rescinded its policy forbidding hair extensions.
But it remains unclear whether a sixth-grader who left school in tears last week after running afoul of the rule will return to Christ the King school.
A statement from RaeNell Houston, the superintendent Archdiocese of New Orleans schools, says the family of Faith Fennidy canceled a planned Monday meeting with school officials.
Video of Faith walking out of school last week drew accusations that the rule targeted black students. A state judge blocked enforcement of the rule.
Houston said she will work with school officials to "create a uniform policy that is sensitive to all races, religions, and cultures."
Emails to the family's law firm were not immediately returned Monday night.
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