(Hico, TX)  —  A 16-year-old from Hico has shorter hair after he was given an unwanted trim for reportedly violating his school’s dress code.

Lane Kiesling says he was pulled out of class Tuesday and his bangs were chopped off.  His principal later took him to a barbershop to have the haircut evened out.  Kiesling’s mother Amy Martin posted pictures on Facebook and shared her displeasure with what had happened.  Martin says her son was traumatized and that she filed a complaint with the Hico Police Department.

Hico ISD issued a statement saying:

“As part of our commitment to provide a safe and secure learning environment, Hico ISD has a student code of conduct and student handbook that is comprehensive. Student expectations are shared at the beginning of every school year,” he wrote. “We also ask parents to sign off on our procedures which are based on community values. We encourage parents to be involved in decision-making processes, share how they feel about district operations and to share any concerns with their child’s principal. Ultimately, our priority is to educate and support the well-being of every student in Hico ISD. The district will make no further comment on student matters.“