Robert Lee Independent School District
Robert Lee Independent School District is a public school district based in Robert Lee, Texas, US that covers much of western Coke County.
Academic achievement
For the 2021-2022 school year, the school district was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Schools
The district has two campuses -
- Robert Lee Junior High/High School (Grades 7-12)
- Robert Lee Elementary School (Grades PK-6)
Special programs
Athletics
Robert Lee High School plays six-man football.
Controversy
In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Robert Lee Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.
See also
References
- ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for ROBERT LEE ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "TEA". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ Gross, Kristi (July 24, 2024). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ Leffingwell, Kelsey (July 24, 2024). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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