Wow! Carroll ISD is moving several steps backward based on this 5-1 school board vote striking gender, religion and sexual orientation from their nondiscrimination statement. It denies many youth protections and send a wrong, terrible message, especially for a district that already seems plagued by prejudicial woes as captured in the infamous Southlake podcast that I encourage all to listen to. My hope is that this district is the exception and not the rule, and also that the Dignity for all Texas Students group opposing this, ultimately prevails.

Angela Valenzuela

Carroll ISD strikes gender, religion, sexual orientation from nondiscrimination statement

The amendment, which was passed 5-1, means the statement will simply say the district “does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.”

The Carroll ISD Administration Center photographed on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Southlake. (Juan Figueroa / The Dallas Morning News)(Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer)

By Michael Williams | Dec. 12, 2022

SOUTHLAKE — The code of conduct for Southlake students will strike references to gender identity, sexual orientation and religion from its nondiscrimination statement, the Carroll ISD school board voted Monday.

The amendment, which passed 5-1, means the statement will simply say the district “does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.” The statement previously included the words “religion,” “gender” and “sexual orientation.”Board member Michelle Moore was the sole vote opposed. After the vote was cast, Moore told The News she was disappointed in the school board.