Should school dress codes be eliminated?

Some say the rules help students, but others believe it’s time for a change.

Many schools in the US have a dress code—a set of rules that state what students can and cannot wear to class. Unlike uniforms, dress codes let students wear their choice of clothing, within limits. Some common rules state that students can’t wear clothing with logos, offensive words, holes, or thin straps. Often, shorts and skirts must extend past a student’s fingertips and stomachs can’t be shown. Dress codes can also include hairstyles or headwraps. School administrators say these guidelines help keep students focused on learning. But others say dress codes are unfair, outdated, and inconsistent. What do you think? Should school dress codes be eliminated? Yes—dress codes can cause harm Dress codes are totally unfair. They almost always apply to clothing that’s worn by girls, not boys, and studies…

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