uniforms under Texas State Law (Radcliffe 1999). The law, however, is a voluntary law; schools are not required to have a uniform policy. A Dallas attorney, Domingo Garcia, has proposed legislation that would make it mandatory to wear uniforms in Grades k-12 in Texas (Ramos 1997). The first fundamental issue that school board officials and law makers should look at before they make new policies and laws concerning school uniforms is whether or not these new laws and policies have a positive impact on students’ overall performance. The question should not be limited to academic performances only, but should also include other socially learned behavior that will enhance the students’ ability to conform to the social norms needed to be successful in today’s society. However, it can be argued that if students are required to wear uniforms while in school they will have a better opportunity to relate to each other on a social level. Mostly because clothes seem to have a lot to do with the way students interact. I am sure that most students would not bother killing each other because one student has a newer tie than the other less privileged student does. A lessened degree of attention and concern with fashion will result in a better condition for serious study as well as lessen the cultural and economic challenges of students and parents (Caruso 86). Nathan, a fifth grader at Queen of Angels Catholic School said, “Uniforms provide a better educational atmosphere and symbolize school spirit. If all students dress alike, their attention will not focus on Johnny’s new Tommy Hilfiger outfit.” Any situation that does not promote improvement of students in school should be looked at and studied. There is nothing positive about having to worry about affording the latest fashions. Would it not be better to strive and worry about who can get the best grade or do the best science project? What if ther...
