The hijab is a headscarf worn by Muslim women to cover the head and neck with religious and cultural value.
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An eighth-grade student in Massachusetts received a uniform infraction for wearing a hijaband in the face of reactions against the school’s decision, the educational institution admitted that its handling of the situation “seemed insensitive.”
The student, whose identity has not been released, was cited by a teacher for a “uniform infraction” at Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS). In the report, the teacher incorrectly spelled the name of the religious garment as “jihab” instead of hijabreported NBC Boston.
Alexander Dan, principal and school superintendent, specified that the educational institution has a policy for families to submit documentation for religious and medical accommodations.
“The hijab is one of the most common (adaptations), although other recent adaptations have included the growth of facial hair, the use of a dedicated prayer room, the use of a patka, and the application of henna,” Dan noted in a statement. written statement.
“MVRCS also seeks to be as proactive as possible in collaborating with parents to help them request appropriate religious or medical documentation.Dan added.
According to Dan, the student’s family did not request an accommodation and announced that they requested a meeting with the teen’s parents.
The hijab is a scarf to cover the head, neck and part of the chest that is worn by Muslim women, whose value is religious and cultural.
Among the reactions to the incident, Malden Mayor Gary Christense said he was “saddened” by what happened.
“I understand that MVRCS has been unwavering in its commitment to its uniform policy. However, as a prominent member of our Muslim community said, wearing the hijab is a protected right, it is not part of a uniform and should not be seen as such,” Christensen said. “I have been in contact with our state delegation and together we have reached out to the student’s family to offer our support and assistance.”
The mayor indicated that he contacted Principal Dan and requested a revision of the school’s policy in order to better reflect “the open-minded approach that we all need to commit to.”
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