Kentucky High School The wonder and versatility of natural hair is something that ought to be celebrated — not dismissed. Nonetheless, Butler Traditional High School in Louisville has decided “dreadlocks,” “braids,” “twists, and “cornrolls” (which we’re assuming they mean cornrows) are “extreme,” “distracting” and ultimately not allowed to be worn by any of its students.

In the event you’re shocked, you’re not alone. Kentucky state representative elect Attica Scott took to Twitter on Wednesday to specific her dismay over the college’s racially insensitive stance after her daughther brought home Bulter High’s registration info that included the dress code policy.

“I don’t understand why we’re going to deal with something like natural hair styles when we must always be focused on education. They specifically outlined hairstyles which might be worn most by black kids. To me, this stinks of institutional racism,” Scott, who’s the primary black woman to serve within the Kentucky state legislature in 20 years and wears her hair in locs, told Courier-Journal.com.

In truth it reaks of racism. The hairstyles mentioned within the policy are deeply rooted in Black history and culture due to this fact they’re traditional not extreme. Stunning not distracting.

Those sentiments were echoed by several Twitter users who commented on Scott’s post, including:

Singling out culturally specific hairstyles may send a signal to students of color that their very being is a distraction within the classroom

— ACLU of Kentucky (@ACLUofKY) July 28, 2016

This can’t be real, how u gonna tell any individual they can not wear their hair the way in which it grows out their head ???? https://t.co/PJljGrF2Ju

— kayla (@k4yl44) July 28, 2016

For anyone who still doesn’t recognize that racism is alive and well in 2016. Get your head out of the sand! https://t.co/aM9ASl5Vet

— April (@KyWildViolet) July 28, 2016

Since coming under fire Butler High School has tweeted a press release saying which might be open to hearing feedback and are holding a gathering to debate the matter on Friday, because the dress code is ultimately created by a special decision-making council.

We value any feedback regarding our policies. Please contact school admin. if you might have any questions/concerns. https://t.co/FlqPzq6LTP

— Butler Trad. High (@BTHS_Bears) July 28, 2016

Let’s hope the coucil quickly recongnizes how racially insensitive and tone deaf the policy truly is — and hits delete.

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