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Students

Dress and Grooming

Students shall dress in clothing appropriate to the school situation. Restrictions on freedom of student dress may be applied whenever the mode of dress in question:

A.  is unsafe either for the student or those around the student;

B.  is disruptive to school operations and the education process in general;

C.  is contrary to law.

No restrictions on freedom of dress and adornment will be imposed which:

A.  are discriminatory;

B.  enforce particular codes of morality or religious tenets;

C.  attempt to dictate or adjudicate style or taste;

D.  do not fall within the direct or implied powers of the Board of Education.

The administration is encouraged to establish any needed regulations consistent with this policy through cooperative planning with staff, students and parents.

Policy adopted:  7/11/05