The Constitutionality of Dress Code and Uniform Policies
Description:
This dissertation proposes to delineate the criteria for determining the constitutionality of public school dress codes based on an examination of relevant case law. The study addresses the following underlying questions: (1) Do students have a constitutional right to freedom of choice regarding their personal dress and grooming in public schools? (2) If so, what is the origin of the right? (3) What justification does a school district need in order to intrude upon the right? (4) Does the e…
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Date:
May 2005
Creator:
Stromberger, Joanne
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UNT Libraries