A Texas middle school is banning students from wearing all-black clothing because school officials say it’s associated with mental health issues.
Students at Charles Middle School in El Paso, Texas, headed back to school Monday, days after a letter from Principal Nick DeSantis outlined the school’s new dress code policy. The letter says the school is eliminating all-black clothing because it is “associated with depression and mental health issues and/or criminality.”
Norma De La Rosa, the president of El Paso Teachers Association, explained in more detail why the policy is in place and what clothing is allowed. She says teachers see a sudden change in students going from dressing with color to all black when they are depressed or stressed.
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Many parents and community members disagree with the policy, commenting online that clothing color doesn’t define a person’s mental state.
“The color of clothing has nothing to do with your ability to do anything or feel any emotion,” Alex Lucero said.
“Making students wear a different color isn’t going to magically make them a completely different person,” Alexis Contreras said.
“These kids are sad and I don’t want to see them be sad. Emphasis on the ‘see’, of course, because who actually gives a shit amirite?”
I also love the “and/or criminality” part. Like bro if that were the case maybe ban ill-fitting suits or boat shoes or something, fuck. What a bunch of dipshits.