Guyana’s Schooling Minister Priya Manickchand on Tuesday issued a stern warning to academic establishments towards dismissing college students because of their hairstyles.
She warned that colleges that fail to stick to the directive could face disciplinary motion.
Reiteration from the Ministry
Reviews are that the Ministry of Schooling strengthened its stance by releasing an official assertion.
It reminded colleges that college students ought to stay unaffected by any breaches or perceived breaches of haircut rules.

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The incident that sparked a stern warning
This cautionary word from the Ministry comes on the heels of a reported incident from South Ruimveldt Secondary College.
In keeping with studies, a pupil was allegedly despatched house because of her coiffure, inflicting a stir on social media platforms.
Earlier within the yr, the Ministry had disseminated a memorandum addressing these attainable points.
It emphasised that college students mustn’t face any penalties over perceived coiffure breaches.
The memo additionally highlighted the significance of guaranteeing college students are current in class to forestall additional studying loss.
Partaking mother and father in discussions
In circumstances the place a pupil’s coiffure could be considered as inappropriate, the memorandum suggests a extra constructive method.
It’s suggested that colleges invite the coed’s mother and father or guardians for a dialogue concerning the perceived infraction.
The Ministry of Schooling mentioned that it has no coverage regulating hairstyles in colleges; guidelines have been created by the colleges themselves.
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