Boy with long hair allowed to attend school

By ABC13
NEEDVILLE, TX Adriel Aroacha started kindergarten at Needville elementary Monday. He can attend class if his hair is braided and tucked in his collar.

Arocha's father says the long hair is part of their Native American beliefs.

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