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Parents Challenge Waterloo's Dress Code
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An administrative law judge is expected to rule by early October if a new dress code by Waterloo Community Schools violates state law.
Some parents say it's illegal because it tells students what they can wear rather than prohibiting items they can't wear. A hearing was held this week in Des Moines. The appeal is based on a state law that allows districts to ban "gang-related or other specific apparel" if the board determines that the policy is necessary for health, safety or a "positive educational environment." The Gazette of Cedar Rapids says Superintendent Gary Norris testified Wednesday that school officials were within their legal authority. Parent Rick Peters says the policy restricts the decisions of students and parents and is opposite of the law's intent. More Good Stuff |
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