June 27th 2023.
The Supreme Court recently took decisive action against the Charter Day School in North Carolina. The school had been attempting to force female students to wear skirts and other traditional clothing, with the founder citing that this would promote “chivalry” among the male students.
Various parents filed a lawsuit against the school, arguing that the dress code was rooted in gender stereotypes and was in violation of the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection under the law, as well as Title IX. The school responded by saying it was a private institution, not a public entity, and as such was not subject to the equal protection guarantee.
However, the federal appeals court ruled against the school, stating that the dress code was in “clear violation” of the Constitution. Judge Barbara Keenan went on to say that “innovative programs in North Carolina’s public schools can and should continue to flourish, but not at the expense of constitutional protections for students.”
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools has applauded the Supreme Court’s ruling, with Nina Rees, president and CEO of the group, saying that “the actions of the high court affirm that as public school students, charter school students are entitled to the same federal protections as their counterparts who attend district schools.”
The Supreme Court’s ruling is a reminder that everyone is entitled to equal protection under the law, regardless of gender. The Charter Day School’s dress code was not only discriminatory but also unconstitutional, and it’s good to see that justice was served.
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