A Pennsylvania school district that had banned clothing that was 'satanic in nature' is changing its dress code after being accused of religious discrimination.
The leader of a Delaware County satanic organization claimed the Rose Tree Media School District - which reportedly permits religious expression - was isolating people with certain ideologies.
The dress code prohibited clothing and accessories that were sexually aggressive, advocate violence, promote tobacco, alcohol and drug use, contain obscene language, are disrespectful or are 'satanic in nature'.
'The idea that a public school would allow religious expression in school, but choose to single out and prohibit the expression of one specific religion was just so obviously unfair and unconstitutional,' Joseph Rose, founder of Satanic Delco, told ABC 6.
After nearly a month of communication with the organization, Rose Tree Media School District announced it was revising the verbiage in the handbook.
Rose Tree Media School District is changing its dress code after being accused of religious discrimination (Pictured: Penncrest High School in Media, Pennsylvania)
The former dress code prohibited clothing and accessories that were sexually aggressive, advocate violence, promote tobacco, alcohol and drug use, contain obscene language, are disrespectful or are 'satanic in nature'
Joseph Rose (pictured), founder of local organization Satanic Delco, led a campaign against the district, accusing leaders of singling out people with specific religious beliefs
'Although we have had no complaints or concerns brought forward by any student, parent, or resident we will remove this language from our current dress code information in the student handbook,' Superintendent Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen announced in a district-wide email.
Rose said he was made aware of the dress code by fellow Satanists who had a child attending Penncrest High School.
'As soon as I learned of it, it took me 10 seconds before I dropped everything that I was doing,' he told Patch, noting that he repeatedly contact the district until changes were made.
'I wasn't making a lot of progress. I think sending the message I wasn't going to stop made a difference.'
After nearly a month of pushing, DiMarin-Linnen responded to his complaints, Rose alleges.
'I have reviewed the language and agree that it could potentially restrict student expression and exercise of religious rights
