The National School Code of Conduct is to be amended to include a National School Hair Code, which will provide broad guidelines for Principals in the development of individual School Hair Rules.
In a release late on Thursday, the Ministry said this means that effective Academic Year 2023 – 2024, locs, twists, plaits, afros, and cornrows shall be allowed for all students in compliance with individual School Hair Rules.
Additionally, female students shall be allowed to wear hair extensions, including weaves and braids, in compliance with individual School Hair Rules.
The release stated that individual schools are mandated to form a Committee to determine their School Hair Rules, which must align with the National School Hair Code by October this year.