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STUDENT  DRESS

The Board recognizes that each student's mode of dress and grooming is a manifestation of personal style and individual preference.  The Board will not interfere with the right of students and their parents to make decisions regarding their appearance except when their choices affect the educational program of the schools or the health and safety of others.  This policy is intended to provide guidance for students, staff, and parents.

The Board authorizes the Superintendent to develop and enforce school regulations pertaining to student dress that promote safety and a positive learning environment.  Student dress shall not:

A.  Present a hazard to the health or safety of the student or to others in the school.

B.  Materially and substantially interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program.

C.  Cause excessive wear or damage to school property.

D.  Include any type of clothing, accessories and/or jewelry that is worn with the intent to convey affiliation with a criminal street gang as defined in A.R.S. 13-105.

Discriminatory or obscene language or symbols, or symbols of sex, drugs, or alcohol on clothing are prohibited.

Students may wear clothing, accessories and jewelry that display religious messages or religious symbols in the same manner and to the same extent that other types of clothing, accessories and jewelry that display messages or symbols are permitted.

Adopted:  October 22, 2019

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
13-105
15-110
15-341

CROSS REF.:
JICEC - Freedom of Expression
JICF - Secret Societies/Gang Activity
JJJ - Extracurricular Activity Eligibility