In order to maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment, DOE policy prohibits students from wearing clothing in school, on school buses, or during any DOE- or school-sponsored programs or activities that take place on or off school property.
Clothing which contains language (including slurs), images, or references:
which discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, religious practices, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight;
to profanity, obscenity, nudity, or sexual acts;
to threats of violence, injury or harm, or gang affiliation.
Students are prohibited from wearing clothing that does not provide full coverage of private body parts
headwear worn for religious observance or disability-related attire; or
head scarves, do-rags, beads and other hair accessories, short or long hair, locs, braids, and twists.
miniskirts & crop tops
camisole tank tops
If a student comes to school wearing clothing prohibited by the dress code or DOE policy:
The school must notify the student and their parent(s) and discuss the importance of following the dress code and the expectation that the student will adhere to the dress code going forward.
In those situations where the school determines that an immediate adjustment of the student’s clothing is warranted prior to the end of the school day the school will offer alternative clothing or ask the student to turn the clothing inside out (in the case of profanity or offensive language)
If a student refuses, the school will notify the parent/guardian and offer the opportunity to speak to the student
The school shall take into consideration the students’ age and maturity; whether there have been prior incidents regarding the dress code and what steps were previously taken to address them.