DeKalb County School District adopts new changes to dress code after student complaints

As students start their first day in DeKalb County, there will be some news changes to kick off the week.

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In a letter sent to parents, the DeKalb County School District has implemented an updated dress code.

This comes after staff, received feedback from students and parents wanting to reflect the diversity of the student body.

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Kishia K. Towns states in the letter the goal of the updated dress code is to promote an environment of respect, self-care, and consideration for others, and eliminate any obstacles that could hinder students’ educational experiences.

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In the updated dress code students must:

• Wear suitable clothing that maintains a safe and orderly environment promoting respect, and care for self and others.

• Wear a shirt of opaque (non-see-through) fabric that covers all undergarments, including during any movement while sitting or standing.

• Wear bottoms of opaque (non-see-through) fabric that covers all undergarments, including during any movement while sitting or standing.

• Wear clothing that corresponds with the demands and purpose of the activity in which the student participates.

• Wear protective clothing, headgear, eyewear, etc., required for specific programs, classes, or activities.

• Wear shoes at all times. Footwear that interferes with freedom, movement, or safety is prohibited.

Students Must Not:

• Wear pajamas, pajama shirts, bottoms, or sleepwear of any kind.

• Wear house shoes, bedroom slippers of any kind, or footwear that interferes with freedom, movement, or safety.

• Wear headgear of any kind (religious practices, medical conditions, disabilities, specific school activities are excluded).

• Wear clothing, jewelry, tattoos, piercings, or other body ornaments that disrupt the educational process or endanger the health or safety of other students, staff, or visitors.

• Wear clothing, insignia, symbols, tattoos, piercings, jewelry, or adornments worn or carried on or about a student which promote gangs or the use of controlled substances, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

• Wear clothing, tattoos, or other adornments which show offensive and/or vulgar words, pictures, diagrams, drawings, or include words or phrases of a violent nature, a disruptive nature, a sexual nature, politically/socially controversial words or graphics or words or phrases that are derogatory regarding a person’s ethnic background, color, race, national origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

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According to the district, administrators can use their best judgment on determining whether a student’s outfit is disruptive or poses a safety hazard.

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