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A POST on social media on January 17 of a contract sent to parents of the Fyzabad Secondary School outlining what hairstyles are not allowed for female students, using pictures of black women, has ignited another controversy about racism in schools.

The page, which lists items 53 and 54 of the school rules 2026, contains signature lines for the parent and child, who agree to comply with the aforementioned rules of Fyzabad Secondary School.

Item 53 said “Hair should not should not [sic] be longer than ten inches below the child’s shoulder blades. Hair should be pulled-back and wrapped once longer than shoulder length.” A photo showing a sample of what is not accepted shows a person sitting with a chair with braids extending below their buttocks.