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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 ( 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 .

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 .

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