DRESS CODE 5132.
1. The Enfield Board of Education declares that appropriate dress is essential in order to create and
maintain the best educational environment for the students in the Enfield Public Schools. This
environment must allow students to learn and teachers to teach without distraction or disruption
to the learning environment as well as be indicative of the dignity, pride and respect which our
students have for our school, our community and for themselves.
A. Restrictions on freedom of student dress shall be applied whenever the mode of dress in
question:
1) Is not clean, modest, and appropriate to the school situation (i.e. attire that promotes
alcohol, drugs, sex, violence, or unnecessarily exposes excessive amounts of skin);
2) Disrupts the educational process;
3) Constitutes a safety or health hazard for the student or those around the student
(Masks are required for students making it difficult to identify students wearing hats;
therefore, hats are no longer allowed. Other examples are visors, hoods, etc.);
4) Damages school property;
5) Is contrary to law.
2. Restrictions on freedom of dress and adornment may not:
A. Reflect discrimination as to civil rights;
B. Enforce particular codes of morality or religious tenets.
3. The Superintendent of Schools shall develop administrative regulations with respect to student
dress through cooperative planning with staff, students and parents. Such regulations would be
subject to approval by the Board of Education.
Policy Adopted: August 31, 1966
Policy Amended: July 12, 1994
Policy Reviewed: September 22, 2009
Policy Reviewed: June 28, 2016
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Students who fail to comply with this regulation will be subject to disciplinary action. The administration
will impose disciplinary action based upon specific facts of each case. Typical penalties for infractions are
as follows:
First offense:
Warning and corrective measures which may include a review of these
student dress requirements.
Second offense: Detention and parent notification.
Third offense: One day of suspension.
Fourth offense: Three days of suspension.
Subsequent offenses: Five days of suspension.
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