The NAACP Legal Defense Fund filed a civil rights complaint against Carroll Independent School District for failing to protect students from discrimination based on their race, sex or gender identity. It is the fourth such complaint against the district.
in order to comply with a new Texas state law that was passed during last year's legislative session with little guidance, prompting confusion among Texas educators.
“My profound hope is that this complaint will finally wake CISD up to the reality that ensuring a safe learning environment is not only their moral responsibility but also their legal obligation,” Russell Maryland, a member of Cultural & Racial Equity for Every Dragon, said in a statement. Carroll ISD, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, came into the spotlight three years ago after a viral video of white high school students chanting a racist slur prompted community members to share stories of harassment,In August 2020, the school introduced plans for diversity training and increased accountability, efforts that have been effectively blocked by conservative organizing.
on video, according to the summary of Tuesday's complaint. The complainants claim that the district has declined to take action and acknowledge the “systemic nature of the problem.” The full complaint was not made readily available. The district did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Death threats and doxxing: The outcomes of mask mandate and critical race theory fights at a Texas school board