Native American teen suspended for long hair

We have another case involving the American Civil Liberties Union, (ACLU), where a Louisiana school suspended a 13-year-old Native American boy because of his long hair, which the group says he grew out for cultural and religious reasons. State ACLU executive director Marjorie Esman issued a statement Friday, saying that the group had sent letters to the school and the school board asking for assurances that Seth Chaisson won’t be suspended again.

The boy grew his hair out because his religious beliefs have grown deeper. According to Esman, the teen was repeatedly reprimanded because of his hair before being suspended Tuesday and Wednesday.

Ed Foster, supervisor of child welfare and attendance for the Livingston Parish School System, says he has scheduled a meeting with the boy’s mother. He said he could not discuss the situation further, citing privacy concerns.

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