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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 ; 2 ) Disrupts the educational process ; 3 ) Constitutes a safety or health hazard for the student or those around the student 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 |
Policy Adopted : |
February 23 , 2021 |
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