Section 10-015.  Student Dress Code
Although dress and grooming habits are certainly changing, the Board of Education and Administration of USD 263 believe that certain standards of dress and grooming habits are necessary in order to maintain a wholesome and inspiring learning atmosphere for students.  USD 263 will endeavor to work with parents to insure that students come to school each day in clean, neat, and appropriate attire, and that school attire shall be based on COMMON SENSE and GOOD TASTE by both students and parents.

Specific rules and regulations concerning student dress code at all attendance centers shall be established by the respective building Principals and shall be adopted as part of the annual approval of the school handbook.

The district reserves the right at all times to regulate the dress and/or grooming of any student that is deemed to be a distraction to the learning process, is of questionable decency, is offensive to the normal decor of the school community, and/or creates a health or safety hazard.

The USD 263 administration shall have full responsibility and authority for enforcing the dress code regulations, and shall take such necessary action, including student suspension or expulsion, as may be required to maintain appropriate standards of student dress and appearance.

            Approved by Board 11-25-02.