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June 11, 2026
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Why Alliance High student wants Parliament to ban shaving dreadlocks in schools

Why Alliance High student wants Parliament to ban shaving dreadlocks in schools

The student links mandatory shaving of hair to the ongoing riots in secondary schools, among other things...

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An Alliance High School student has petitioned Parliament to ban mandatory hair shaving in schools, arguing it could help curb student riots and standardize uniforms.

  • The petition, seeking to abolish the mandatory shaving of hair for neatness, was presented to the National Assembly Education Committee.
  • Committee chairman Julius Melly stated the issue is part of broader discussions on children's rights in schools.
  • The committee plans countrywide tours to investigate school unrest and review past task force recommendations, with meetings involving the Cabinet Secretary for Education and the Inspector General of Police scheduled.

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