Dress and Appearance
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULATION
R-5131
DRESS AND APPEARANCE
I. Community Standards
The Clark County School District reserves the right to promote that the dress and
grooming of students are within the limits of generally accepted community
standards. Students shall be required to show proper attention to personal
cleanliness. Students have a responsibility to dress in alignment with the Clark
County School District dress and appearance guidelines.
II. Educational Environment Standards
Student’s dress, personal appearance, and conduct are required to be of such
character as not to disrupt or detract from the educational environment of the
school. Any style which tends to diminish instructional effectiveness or discipline
control by teachers is not acceptable.
III. Responsibility
The school administration shall have the right to designate which types of dress,
fashion, fads, or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and
may be a potential safety hazard. The principal shall retain the authority to grant
exceptions for spirit days, special event dress days, and schoolwide free dress
days. On those CCSD/school sanctioned exception days, schools will notify the
students and parents/guardians of the unique dress provisions.
IV. Basic Dress Code
The Clark County School District Basic Dress Code serves to provide guidelines
for student dress and appearance at all District schools (whether or not they
adopt Standard Student Attire). Students are to be dressed in such a manner that
their appearance in the school contributes to the learning environment.
Exemption from the CCSD Basic Dress Code may be permitted for medical or
religious reasons.
A. Information and Basic Dress Code Provisions
Handbooks, school Web sites, and/or newsletters prepared at each
organizational level (elementary, junior high, or senior high) shall express
uniformity on specific requirements and prohibitions. Each school will be
responsible for in-service activities to familiarize students and staff with
R-5131 (page 2)
the enforcement procedures of these requirements. Notifications of dress
code changes occurring during the school year shall be sent promptly to
parents. Statements which incorporate the following provisions for the
Basic Dress Code shall be included in the notifications:
1. Require the wearing of shoes with soles. House slippers and
shoes with wheels are not permitted.
2. All clothing must be sufficient to conceal any and all
undergarments. No skin will show between bottom of shirt/blouse
and top of pants or skirts at any time. All sleeveless shirts must
have straps at least three inches wide. Prohibited tops include, but
are not limited to, crop tops, tank tops, strapless, low-cut clothing,
clothing with slits, or tops and outfits that provide minimum
coverage.
3. Require that all shorts, skorts, skirts, and jumpers/dresses must be
at fingertip length.
4. All jeans, pants, and trousers must be secured at waist level.
Sagging is strictly prohibited. Jeans, pants, and trousers are not to
have rips or tears that expose undergarments and/or are located
mid-thigh or higher.
5. Headgear (hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, hair grooming aids, etc.)
is not permitted on campus except for designated school approved
uniforms, special events, authorized athletic practices, documented
medical conditions, bona fide religious reasons, or CCSD/school
sanctioned activities.
6. Slogans or advertising on clothing, jewelry, buttons, and/or
accessories which by their controversial, discriminatory, profane,
and/or obscene nature disrupt the educational setting are
prohibited.
7. Any clothing, jewelry, buttons, and/or accessories that promote
illegal or violent conduct, or affiliation with groups that promote
illegal or violent conduct such as, but not limited to, the unlawful
use of weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or drug paraphernalia, or
clothing that contains threats are prohibited.
8. Spiked or studded clothing, jewelry, and/or accessories are
prohibited.
9. Outerwear such as coats, mittens, and scarves must be removed
upon entering the classrooms/buildings. Administrators, teachers,
R-5131 (page 3)
and staff may use their discretion as appropriate based on the
temperature in the facility.
10. The Basic Dress Code provisions [Section IV(A)(1-9)], and if
adopted by the school, Standard Student Attire provisions [Section
V(D)], shall be included in the student/parent notifications.
V. Standard Student Attire
Standard Student Attire provides an option for those communities that would like
to have students wear Standard Student Attire for the purposes of increasing
student achievement, promoting safety, and enhancing a positive school climate.
Exemption from the Standard Student Attire may be permitted for medical or
religious reasons [Section V(G)(4)(b)].
A. With the consent of the Associate Superintendent/designee, principals
may establish a policy that requires pupils to wear Standard Student
Attire. Each school that chooses to participate will separately determine
appropriate attire, programs for financial assistance, and work with
members of the school community to ensure community involvement. The
implementation of a Standard Student Attire policy at a specific school site
must adhere to the parameters as set forth by this regulation.
1. A school that chooses to implement a Standard Student Attire
policy must conduct a survey of families. At least ten (10) percent
of the surveys sent to the families that make up the population of
the student body must be returned and fifty-five (55) percent of the
surveys returned must agree to implement the Standard Student
Attire policy. The survey shall be designed, administered, and
reported centrally through the Division of Assessment,
Accountability, Research, and School Improvement.
2. The survey shall pose the sole question as to whether the parent(s)
support the school adopting a school Standard Student Attire
policy. Pro and con statements and a description of required
Standard Student Attire will be included on the survey.
3. Schools will survey their community every fourth year. The surveys
will be administered by the Division of Assessment, Accountability,
Research, and School Improvement.
4. Parents of students who do not desire to attend a Standard Student
Attire school may request a zone variance under the provisions of
CCSD Regulation 5112. Zone variances may be granted based on
the provisions of CCSD Regulation 5112. It is not necessary to
R-5131 (page 4)
wait until the survey process is complete to request a zone
variance.
B. With the approval of the Associate Superintendent/designee, a school
may implement a voluntary Standard Student Attire policy without going
through the survey process if students/parents are provided a nonparticipation
option. The non-participation option may be exercised by
parents submitting a written, signed Application for Exemption, and
discussing the option with the principal or designee. The school shall
determine Standard Student Attire clothing requirements from the list set
forth in Section V(D). Notification of the final decision to implement a
voluntary Standard Student Attire policy (for the following school year) will
be sent to families that make up the population of the student body via
U.S. Mail and postmarked no later than May 31 of the current school year.
C. The principal and the site-based committee consisting of students,
parents, staff, and administrators shall determine Standard Student Attire
requirements from the following list. The committee shall consist of an
odd number of members with a minimum of eleven (11) members. The
committee membership shall have six (6) parents, two (2) teachers/staff,
two (2) students, and one (1) administrator. Stricter Standard Student
Attire requirements than those delineated below may be implemented
through the committee-based survey process as set forth in Section VI.
D. Basic colors of khaki, navy, and white will be required at all Standard
Student Attire schools. Optional colors may be added based on the
Standard Student Attire Committee’s input. In addition, depending on the
committee’s selections, the final surveys may not necessarily include all
the options listed below.
MALES FEMALES
pants/shorts in basic/optional
colors (sized to fit)
pants/shorts in basic/optional
colors (sized to fit)
denim pants in basic/optional
colors (sized to fit)
sweaters in basic/optional colors
worn over approved shirts
denim pants in basic/optional
colors (sized to fit)
sweaters in basic/optional colors
worn over approved shirts
sweatshirts/sweatpants in
basic/optional colors (plain or
school logo)
shirts in basic/optional colors
(plain or school logo, long- or
sweatshirts/sweatpants in
basic/optional colors (plain or
school logo)
shirts in basic/optional colors
(plain or school logo, long- or
R-5131 (page 5)
MALES FEMALES
short-sleeved, with or without
collar)
short-sleeved, with or without
collar)
ties in basic/optional colors skirts or skorts in basic/optional
colors
jumpers/dresses in
basic/optional colors
blouses in basic/optional colors
(plain or school logo, long- or
short-sleeved)
tights/leggings in basic/optional
colors worn under clothing
(solids or patterns)
The school logo may only include the school name and/or school mascot.
No other names or symbols related to school athletic teams, school
clubs/activities, charitable organizations, or similar groups/organizations
should be on the clothing.
Colors and styles of outerwear, such as jackets and coats, are not
required to meet the color/style specifications of Standard Student Attire.
E. All jeans, pants, and trousers must be secured at waist level. Sagging is
strictly prohibited. Jeans, pants, and trousers are not to have rips or tears
that expose undergarments and/or are located mid-thigh or higher.
F. Special Occasions at Schools Implementing Standard Student Attire
On those CCSD/school sanctioned exception days, schools will notify the
students and parents of the unique dress provisions.
G. Compliance Measures
1. All students enrolled in site-specific schools that have determined
to implement a Standard Student Attire policy are required to wear
the adopted school attire. Additionally, all Standard Student Attire
violations will result in disciplinary action in alignment with schoolbased
progressive discipline plan.
2. Each school shall develop positive reinforcement measures to
encourage full compliance with the Standard Student Attire policy.
R-5131 (page 6)
Each school should strive to achieve full compliance through use of
positive reinforcement measures, and should resort to disciplinary
action only when positive measures fail to ensure compliance. In
addition, schools shall communicate with parents so that the
expectations, rationale, and benefits are fully understood by the
student and his/her family.
3. Since the intent of the policy is not to inhibit or prohibit any student
who is not in Standard Student Attire from receiving the education
to which he/she is entitled, no student shall receive a lowered
academic grade as a result of not complying with the policy. In
addition, prior to initiating any disciplinary action against a student
not complying with the policy, the school will conference with the
student and give him or her an opportunity to change into Standard
Student Attire. Additionally, a conference with the parent must be
held with a school administrator to ensure the parent is aware of
the policy and possible consequences of non-compliance.
4. Exemptions
a. A parent/guardian may apply for their child to be exempt from
the Standard Student Attire policy in the following instances:
(1) When the parent/guardian can demonstrate a bona
fide religious objection to wearing the Standard
Student Attire.
(2) When wearing Standard Student Attire is
inappropriate due to a verified medical condition.
b. Exemption Procedures
(1) Parents or guardians may apply for their child to be
exempt from the Standard Student Attire policy for
that particular school year by submitting a written,
signed Application for Exemption to the school
principal.
(2) If the parent/guardian requests an exemption based
upon a bona fide religious objection, the Application
for Exemption must include a written statement
explaining the religious belief and how it is adversely
affected by complying with the Standard Student
Attire policy.
R-5131 (page 7)
(3) The parent/guardian shall meet with the school
principal or designee to discuss the Standard Student
Attire policy and the nature of the objections to the
policy. The purposes of this meeting include
(a) ensuring that the parents or guardians understand
the reasons for, and goals of the Standard Student
Attire policy; (b) verifying the accuracy of the
information on the Application for Exemption; and (c)
preventing fraud or misrepresentation.
(4) A decision to grant or deny the Application for
Exemption will be made by the school principal. If the
principal denies the Application for Exemption, the
parent may appeal the decision to the Associate
Superintendent/designee. If the denial is upheld by
the Associate Superintendent/designee, the parent
may appeal the decision to the Superintendent or
designee. The decision by the Superintendent or
designee shall be final. The student will be exempt
from the Standard Student Attire requirements while
the Application for Exemption is being processed
(during this time, however, students will still be
required to comply with the Basic Dress Code
provisions as set forth in Section IV).
5. Students will be expected to wear the school approved Standard
Student Attire during regular school hours while in attendance at
the school or school approved functions. Regular school hours are
considered to be the accepted regular school academic day.
H. Information Dissemination
It is the responsibility of the school to communicate to parents information
including general guidelines for enforcement of the Standard Student
Attire policy.
I. Financial Considerations
1. No students shall be denied attendance at school, penalized, or
otherwise subject to compliance measures for failing to wear
Standard Student Attire by reason of financial hardship.
2. Each school shall:
a. Develop a procedure to identify families in need of financial
assistance.
R-5131 (page 8)
b. Work with staff, the local school community and business
partners to identify resources for assisting families.
c. Assist those identified families to purchase the approved
attire.
VI. Standard Student Attire Policy Determination Procedure
Parental support for a Standard Student Attire policy is critical for its
implementation and success. Therefore, parent’s/guardian’s involvement in the
decision-making process must take place throughout the procedure.
Prior to the implementation of a voluntary or mandatory Standard Student Attire
policy, the individual school considering such a policy will:
A. Ensure student/parent/staff input and involvement throughout the
decision-making process.
B. Thoroughly review with students/parents/staff available research on the
advantages/disadvantages of a Standard Student Attire policy.
C. Openly communicate with students/parents/staff all issues of a Standard
Student Attire policy actively seeking their input, suggestions, and
recommendation(s).
D. Should a decision be made to implement a Standard Student Attire policy,
the principal and the site-based committee shall determine Standard
Student Attire. The committee membership shall align with the
requirements set forth in Section V(C).
E. If a school has met the criteria provided for in Section V(A), the principal,
with the approval of the Associate Superintendent/designee, will
determine whether to implement a mandatory Standard Student Attire
policy. The requirement to survey families contained in Section V(A)(1)
does not apply to voluntary Standard Student Attire policies.
F. With approval of the Associate Superintendent/designee, a school and the
Standard Student Attire site-based committee in accordance with CCSD
established timelines, may initiate after a minimum of one (1) year of
implementation, the survey process in order to discontinue implementation
of a mandatory Standard Student Attire policy prior to the expiration of the
identified survey cycle.
G. In order to give adequate time to plan for the opening of the school year,
R-5131 (page 9)
notification of the final decision will be sent to families that make up the
population of the student body via U.S. Mail and postmarked no later than
May 31 of the current school year.
H. The requirement to survey families contained in Section V(A)(1) does not
apply to schools which provide services in an alternative school
setting/location as identified by The Education Services Division. It is not
practical to survey families at these schools due to the temporary
assignment of the student population. Therefore, the Associate
Superintendent of The Education Services Division shall have the
authority to adopt a Standard Student Attire policy as identified in Section
V(D) at these schools.
Review Responsibility: Instruction Unit
Adopted: [5132:8/11/66]
Revised: (3/13/80; 8/13/81; 7/12/84; 5/7/87; 6/9/88; 8/25/92; 5/14/96;
7/24/97; 4/23/98; 7/22/99)
Pol Gov Rev: 6/28/01
Revised: (7/11/02, 7/10/03, 11/18/04, 8/4/05, 2/25/10)
R-5131
DRESS AND APPEARANCE
I. Community Standards
The Clark County School District reserves the right to promote that the dress and
grooming of students are within the limits of generally accepted community
standards. Students shall be required to show proper attention to personal
cleanliness. Students have a responsibility to dress in alignment with the Clark
County School District dress and appearance guidelines.
II. Educational Environment Standards
Student’s dress, personal appearance, and conduct are required to be of such
character as not to disrupt or detract from the educational environment of the
school. Any style which tends to diminish instructional effectiveness or discipline
control by teachers is not acceptable.
III. Responsibility
The school administration shall have the right to designate which types of dress,
fashion, fads, or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and
may be a potential safety hazard. The principal shall retain the authority to grant
exceptions for spirit days, special event dress days, and schoolwide free dress
days. On those CCSD/school sanctioned exception days, schools will notify the
students and parents/guardians of the unique dress provisions.
IV. Basic Dress Code
The Clark County School District Basic Dress Code serves to provide guidelines
for student dress and appearance at all District schools (whether or not they
adopt Standard Student Attire). Students are to be dressed in such a manner that
their appearance in the school contributes to the learning environment.
Exemption from the CCSD Basic Dress Code may be permitted for medical or
religious reasons.
A. Information and Basic Dress Code Provisions
Handbooks, school Web sites, and/or newsletters prepared at each
organizational level (elementary, junior high, or senior high) shall express
uniformity on specific requirements and prohibitions. Each school will be
responsible for in-service activities to familiarize students and staff with
R-5131 (page 2)
the enforcement procedures of these requirements. Notifications of dress
code changes occurring during the school year shall be sent promptly to
parents. Statements which incorporate the following provisions for the
Basic Dress Code shall be included in the notifications:
1. Require the wearing of shoes with soles. House slippers and
shoes with wheels are not permitted.
2. All clothing must be sufficient to conceal any and all
undergarments. No skin will show between bottom of shirt/blouse
and top of pants or skirts at any time. All sleeveless shirts must
have straps at least three inches wide. Prohibited tops include, but
are not limited to, crop tops, tank tops, strapless, low-cut clothing,
clothing with slits, or tops and outfits that provide minimum
coverage.
3. Require that all shorts, skorts, skirts, and jumpers/dresses must be
at fingertip length.
4. All jeans, pants, and trousers must be secured at waist level.
Sagging is strictly prohibited. Jeans, pants, and trousers are not to
have rips or tears that expose undergarments and/or are located
mid-thigh or higher.
5. Headgear (hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, hair grooming aids, etc.)
is not permitted on campus except for designated school approved
uniforms, special events, authorized athletic practices, documented
medical conditions, bona fide religious reasons, or CCSD/school
sanctioned activities.
6. Slogans or advertising on clothing, jewelry, buttons, and/or
accessories which by their controversial, discriminatory, profane,
and/or obscene nature disrupt the educational setting are
prohibited.
7. Any clothing, jewelry, buttons, and/or accessories that promote
illegal or violent conduct, or affiliation with groups that promote
illegal or violent conduct such as, but not limited to, the unlawful
use of weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or drug paraphernalia, or
clothing that contains threats are prohibited.
8. Spiked or studded clothing, jewelry, and/or accessories are
prohibited.
9. Outerwear such as coats, mittens, and scarves must be removed
upon entering the classrooms/buildings. Administrators, teachers,
R-5131 (page 3)
and staff may use their discretion as appropriate based on the
temperature in the facility.
10. The Basic Dress Code provisions [Section IV(A)(1-9)], and if
adopted by the school, Standard Student Attire provisions [Section
V(D)], shall be included in the student/parent notifications.
V. Standard Student Attire
Standard Student Attire provides an option for those communities that would like
to have students wear Standard Student Attire for the purposes of increasing
student achievement, promoting safety, and enhancing a positive school climate.
Exemption from the Standard Student Attire may be permitted for medical or
religious reasons [Section V(G)(4)(b)].
A. With the consent of the Associate Superintendent/designee, principals
may establish a policy that requires pupils to wear Standard Student
Attire. Each school that chooses to participate will separately determine
appropriate attire, programs for financial assistance, and work with
members of the school community to ensure community involvement. The
implementation of a Standard Student Attire policy at a specific school site
must adhere to the parameters as set forth by this regulation.
1. A school that chooses to implement a Standard Student Attire
policy must conduct a survey of families. At least ten (10) percent
of the surveys sent to the families that make up the population of
the student body must be returned and fifty-five (55) percent of the
surveys returned must agree to implement the Standard Student
Attire policy. The survey shall be designed, administered, and
reported centrally through the Division of Assessment,
Accountability, Research, and School Improvement.
2. The survey shall pose the sole question as to whether the parent(s)
support the school adopting a school Standard Student Attire
policy. Pro and con statements and a description of required
Standard Student Attire will be included on the survey.
3. Schools will survey their community every fourth year. The surveys
will be administered by the Division of Assessment, Accountability,
Research, and School Improvement.
4. Parents of students who do not desire to attend a Standard Student
Attire school may request a zone variance under the provisions of
CCSD Regulation 5112. Zone variances may be granted based on
the provisions of CCSD Regulation 5112. It is not necessary to
R-5131 (page 4)
wait until the survey process is complete to request a zone
variance.
B. With the approval of the Associate Superintendent/designee, a school
may implement a voluntary Standard Student Attire policy without going
through the survey process if students/parents are provided a nonparticipation
option. The non-participation option may be exercised by
parents submitting a written, signed Application for Exemption, and
discussing the option with the principal or designee. The school shall
determine Standard Student Attire clothing requirements from the list set
forth in Section V(D). Notification of the final decision to implement a
voluntary Standard Student Attire policy (for the following school year) will
be sent to families that make up the population of the student body via
U.S. Mail and postmarked no later than May 31 of the current school year.
C. The principal and the site-based committee consisting of students,
parents, staff, and administrators shall determine Standard Student Attire
requirements from the following list. The committee shall consist of an
odd number of members with a minimum of eleven (11) members. The
committee membership shall have six (6) parents, two (2) teachers/staff,
two (2) students, and one (1) administrator. Stricter Standard Student
Attire requirements than those delineated below may be implemented
through the committee-based survey process as set forth in Section VI.
D. Basic colors of khaki, navy, and white will be required at all Standard
Student Attire schools. Optional colors may be added based on the
Standard Student Attire Committee’s input. In addition, depending on the
committee’s selections, the final surveys may not necessarily include all
the options listed below.
MALES FEMALES
pants/shorts in basic/optional
colors (sized to fit)
pants/shorts in basic/optional
colors (sized to fit)
denim pants in basic/optional
colors (sized to fit)
sweaters in basic/optional colors
worn over approved shirts
denim pants in basic/optional
colors (sized to fit)
sweaters in basic/optional colors
worn over approved shirts
sweatshirts/sweatpants in
basic/optional colors (plain or
school logo)
shirts in basic/optional colors
(plain or school logo, long- or
sweatshirts/sweatpants in
basic/optional colors (plain or
school logo)
shirts in basic/optional colors
(plain or school logo, long- or
R-5131 (page 5)
MALES FEMALES
short-sleeved, with or without
collar)
short-sleeved, with or without
collar)
ties in basic/optional colors skirts or skorts in basic/optional
colors
jumpers/dresses in
basic/optional colors
blouses in basic/optional colors
(plain or school logo, long- or
short-sleeved)
tights/leggings in basic/optional
colors worn under clothing
(solids or patterns)
The school logo may only include the school name and/or school mascot.
No other names or symbols related to school athletic teams, school
clubs/activities, charitable organizations, or similar groups/organizations
should be on the clothing.
Colors and styles of outerwear, such as jackets and coats, are not
required to meet the color/style specifications of Standard Student Attire.
E. All jeans, pants, and trousers must be secured at waist level. Sagging is
strictly prohibited. Jeans, pants, and trousers are not to have rips or tears
that expose undergarments and/or are located mid-thigh or higher.
F. Special Occasions at Schools Implementing Standard Student Attire
On those CCSD/school sanctioned exception days, schools will notify the
students and parents of the unique dress provisions.
G. Compliance Measures
1. All students enrolled in site-specific schools that have determined
to implement a Standard Student Attire policy are required to wear
the adopted school attire. Additionally, all Standard Student Attire
violations will result in disciplinary action in alignment with schoolbased
progressive discipline plan.
2. Each school shall develop positive reinforcement measures to
encourage full compliance with the Standard Student Attire policy.
R-5131 (page 6)
Each school should strive to achieve full compliance through use of
positive reinforcement measures, and should resort to disciplinary
action only when positive measures fail to ensure compliance. In
addition, schools shall communicate with parents so that the
expectations, rationale, and benefits are fully understood by the
student and his/her family.
3. Since the intent of the policy is not to inhibit or prohibit any student
who is not in Standard Student Attire from receiving the education
to which he/she is entitled, no student shall receive a lowered
academic grade as a result of not complying with the policy. In
addition, prior to initiating any disciplinary action against a student
not complying with the policy, the school will conference with the
student and give him or her an opportunity to change into Standard
Student Attire. Additionally, a conference with the parent must be
held with a school administrator to ensure the parent is aware of
the policy and possible consequences of non-compliance.
4. Exemptions
a. A parent/guardian may apply for their child to be exempt from
the Standard Student Attire policy in the following instances:
(1) When the parent/guardian can demonstrate a bona
fide religious objection to wearing the Standard
Student Attire.
(2) When wearing Standard Student Attire is
inappropriate due to a verified medical condition.
b. Exemption Procedures
(1) Parents or guardians may apply for their child to be
exempt from the Standard Student Attire policy for
that particular school year by submitting a written,
signed Application for Exemption to the school
principal.
(2) If the parent/guardian requests an exemption based
upon a bona fide religious objection, the Application
for Exemption must include a written statement
explaining the religious belief and how it is adversely
affected by complying with the Standard Student
Attire policy.
R-5131 (page 7)
(3) The parent/guardian shall meet with the school
principal or designee to discuss the Standard Student
Attire policy and the nature of the objections to the
policy. The purposes of this meeting include
(a) ensuring that the parents or guardians understand
the reasons for, and goals of the Standard Student
Attire policy; (b) verifying the accuracy of the
information on the Application for Exemption; and (c)
preventing fraud or misrepresentation.
(4) A decision to grant or deny the Application for
Exemption will be made by the school principal. If the
principal denies the Application for Exemption, the
parent may appeal the decision to the Associate
Superintendent/designee. If the denial is upheld by
the Associate Superintendent/designee, the parent
may appeal the decision to the Superintendent or
designee. The decision by the Superintendent or
designee shall be final. The student will be exempt
from the Standard Student Attire requirements while
the Application for Exemption is being processed
(during this time, however, students will still be
required to comply with the Basic Dress Code
provisions as set forth in Section IV).
5. Students will be expected to wear the school approved Standard
Student Attire during regular school hours while in attendance at
the school or school approved functions. Regular school hours are
considered to be the accepted regular school academic day.
H. Information Dissemination
It is the responsibility of the school to communicate to parents information
including general guidelines for enforcement of the Standard Student
Attire policy.
I. Financial Considerations
1. No students shall be denied attendance at school, penalized, or
otherwise subject to compliance measures for failing to wear
Standard Student Attire by reason of financial hardship.
2. Each school shall:
a. Develop a procedure to identify families in need of financial
assistance.
R-5131 (page 8)
b. Work with staff, the local school community and business
partners to identify resources for assisting families.
c. Assist those identified families to purchase the approved
attire.
VI. Standard Student Attire Policy Determination Procedure
Parental support for a Standard Student Attire policy is critical for its
implementation and success. Therefore, parent’s/guardian’s involvement in the
decision-making process must take place throughout the procedure.
Prior to the implementation of a voluntary or mandatory Standard Student Attire
policy, the individual school considering such a policy will:
A. Ensure student/parent/staff input and involvement throughout the
decision-making process.
B. Thoroughly review with students/parents/staff available research on the
advantages/disadvantages of a Standard Student Attire policy.
C. Openly communicate with students/parents/staff all issues of a Standard
Student Attire policy actively seeking their input, suggestions, and
recommendation(s).
D. Should a decision be made to implement a Standard Student Attire policy,
the principal and the site-based committee shall determine Standard
Student Attire. The committee membership shall align with the
requirements set forth in Section V(C).
E. If a school has met the criteria provided for in Section V(A), the principal,
with the approval of the Associate Superintendent/designee, will
determine whether to implement a mandatory Standard Student Attire
policy. The requirement to survey families contained in Section V(A)(1)
does not apply to voluntary Standard Student Attire policies.
F. With approval of the Associate Superintendent/designee, a school and the
Standard Student Attire site-based committee in accordance with CCSD
established timelines, may initiate after a minimum of one (1) year of
implementation, the survey process in order to discontinue implementation
of a mandatory Standard Student Attire policy prior to the expiration of the
identified survey cycle.
G. In order to give adequate time to plan for the opening of the school year,
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notification of the final decision will be sent to families that make up the
population of the student body via U.S. Mail and postmarked no later than
May 31 of the current school year.
H. The requirement to survey families contained in Section V(A)(1) does not
apply to schools which provide services in an alternative school
setting/location as identified by The Education Services Division. It is not
practical to survey families at these schools due to the temporary
assignment of the student population. Therefore, the Associate
Superintendent of The Education Services Division shall have the
authority to adopt a Standard Student Attire policy as identified in Section
V(D) at these schools.
Review Responsibility: Instruction Unit
Adopted: [5132:8/11/66]
Revised: (3/13/80; 8/13/81; 7/12/84; 5/7/87; 6/9/88; 8/25/92; 5/14/96;
7/24/97; 4/23/98; 7/22/99)
Pol Gov Rev: 6/28/01
Revised: (7/11/02, 7/10/03, 11/18/04, 8/4/05, 2/25/10)