Students shall observe modes of dress and standards of personal grooming that are in conformity
with the educational environment and necessary to maintain an orderly and safe atmosphere for
all students. Apparel is expected to conform to reasonable student standards of modesty, and as
such, no excessive or inappropriate areas of skin or undergarments may be exposed. No apparel
or grooming that presents a safety concern is permitted. No apparel displaying messages that are
sexually explicit, vulgar, violent or advocating illegal activities is permitted. Further, no clothing
or personal grooming that disrupts, or is likely to disrupt, the educational environment is
permitted.
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Note: The reader is encouraged to check the index located at the beginning of this
section for other pertinent policies and to review administrative procedures
and/or forms for related information.
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Adopted: 12/13/2004
Revised: 10/10/2005; 02/13/2006
Cross Refs: EBBA, Accident Response and Prevention
IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics
Legal Refs: § 167.166, RSMo.
Stephenson v. Davenport Comm. Sch. Dist., 110 F.3d 1303 (8th Cir. 1997)
Bishop v. Colaw, 450 F.2d 1069 (8th Cir. 1971)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1992, 20 U.S.C. § 1681
Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Comm. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969)
Jefferson City School District, Jefferson City, Missouri
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