Southlake Carroll Schools Found in Violation of Students’ Civil Rights by Department of Education

The Carroll Independent School District in Southlake is facing a major controversy after the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights found that the district violated students’ civil rights. The investigation, which spanned three years, was initiated following complaints by four students and parents regarding discrimination based on race, gender, and sexual orientation.

ACLU attorney Chloe Kempf stated that the federal government will be working with district officials to address and correct the violations. If the district fails to comply, they risk losing their federal funding. District officials have been given a 90-day deadline to come up with a resolution.

The district first made national headlines in 2018 when a video surfaced showing white students chanting racial slurs, including the N-word, and reports of homophobic slurs being used. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, representing several families who filed complaints against the district, has urged the district to rectify the civil rights violations.

Two parent groups, CREED and SARC, have joined forces to advocate for change within the district. They have written an open letter to district officials expressing their concerns and hopes for a positive outcome from the ongoing negotiations.

Members of CREED and the LDF have expressed their satisfaction with the OCR’s findings and are optimistic about the potential policy changes that could result from the negotiation process. WBAP News has reached out to district officials for comment but is still awaiting a response.

As the district works towards resolving these issues, the community is hopeful that positive changes will be implemented to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students.