DeSoto County Schools accused of discipline discrimination against black students

New discrimination charges against DCS

New charges have been levied against the DeSoto County School District (DCS) by the group that claims discrimination exists against black students and black students with disabilities in discipline matters.

DeSoto County Parents and Students for Justice (DCPSJ), through the advocacy organization Advancement Project, has filed a new letter with the U.S. Department of Education. The letter states a pattern of discrimination has continued in the district.

Both the school district and DCPSJ are awaiting the results of the Education Department’s initial investigation into claims that more black students are disciplined, and done so more harshly, than their white counterparts for similar infractions.

Desoto County Times
7/20/16