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SB 228 — Code of Student Conduct
by Senator Siplin
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Education Pre-K - 12 Committee (ED)
This legislation requires district school boards to adopt a dress code policy in the code of student conduct that addresses appropriate dress and prohibits students from wearing clothing that is indecent, vulgar, or otherwise disruptive. Penalties are provided for students who violate the dress policy, ranging from a verbal warning and parental notice to in-school suspension and a prohibition on participation in extracurricular activities, depending upon the number of offenses. To participate in interscholastic and intrascholastic activities, students will now be required to comply with the code of student conduct, including in the area of dress and clothing.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2011.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 101-15