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This side brings the pros and cons of having a enforced dress code in school. A majority of people on the side vote that there shouldn't be a dress code.

Article from USA Today on teacher's dress code in Peoria. It includes opinions for and against and offers a glimpse into similar dress codes throughout the nation.

This article describes the backlash of many schools around the country for disproportionately punished young girls for school dress code. There has been a huge margin of young girls and people of color who have been affected by school dress codes in order to prevent "distractions to male students".

The school uniform debate is one of personal freedom. Can schools prevent our children's personal express by requiring uniforms or does uniforms help prevent some issues like improper dress, foul language and graphics and keep the focus on education not who is wearing what.

One constitutional controversy raging in public schools today concerns mandatory school uniforms and dress codes. Proponents contend such measures instill discipline and prevent gang-related violence. They say uniforms and some dress codes lessen peer pressure aggravated by socioeconomic divisions, promote a unity of spirit and help administrators more quickly identify trespassers on school grounds.

This article addresses the legal aspect of dress codes in public schools. Many cases are cited as examples that challenge the legal system. The advantages and disadvantages of dress codes are listed.

Public schools need to draw the line when it comes to fashion and dress code. Some parents cannot afford to buy their kids the most fashionable clothes. Parents should also be cautious when they are buying clothes for their children and remind their children what is appropriate to wear to school. Uniforms should be considered to enforce a dress code policy.

In Mississippi children are sent to jail for minor offenses like dress code or disrespect. The majority of those kids is either handicaped or black.

Mother of 6 year old boy challenges Texas school district for requiring her to cut her son's hair or have him face in-school suspension. Mother cites Native American beliefs as for not cutting his hair.

Within the article, it has information on how an elementary school asked a child to remove his shirt. However, the most interesting part of the removal of the shirt is that the shirt was a US Marines shirt with guns on it. This action turned into a huge controversy because the shirt was supporting the nation rather than anything other than disrespecting it.

Schools take away the right to speech and expression (dress codes) to protect all the students at the school. Students do not have their rights to the same extent as adults.

A 17-year-old gay male student has been suspended from a public high school in Texas for wearing fingernail polish. The polish would have been perfectly acceptable if the student were female. Some argue that the very idea that very short skirts or pants are distracting is inherently sexist

Girls are taught to cover up. We can't show our shoulders, or stomach because it "distracts" the boys. We're written up multiple times because of ripped jeans, our shoes, and even our hair.

First Amendment Schools

Stretched ears, tattoos, and the legal rights people have. Good article describing worker's rights and the rights of companies to set rules and standards for their dress codes.

Tattoos and piercings are becoming more accepted as a form of art and expression. Tattoos can't be used as a reason to fire you, but they can be used as a reason not to hire you. The number of jobs where people don't have to cover tattoos are increasing, while some hiring managers still turn their nose at tattoos.

Tattoos and piercings are becoming more accepted as a form of art and expression. Tattoos can't be used as a reason to fire you, but they can be used as a reason not to hire you. The number of jobs where people don't have to cover tattoos are increasing, while some hiring managers still turn their nose at tattoos.