ang colors. The decision to adopt a uniform policy must be made by states and local school districts. For uniforms to be a success, as with all other school initiatives, parents must be involved. We must get the parents involved with the uniform policies from the beginning. Their support of the uniform policy is critical to its success. Parent support is also essential in encouraging students to wear the uniform. A school uniform policy must protect students' religious expression. A policy must accommodate students whose religious beliefs are greatly burdened by a uniform requirement.A uniform policy must protect students' other rights of expression. It must not prohibit students from wearing or displaying expressive items. All of this would cause a problem involving the children's fifth amendment. For example, a button that supports a political candidate should be allowed as long as such items do not contribute to disruption by substantially interfering with discipline or with the rights of others. A uniform policy must also prohibit students from wearing a button bearing a gang insignia. The policy must also prohibit items that undermine the integrity of the uniform, such as a sweatshirt that bears a political message but also covers or replaces the type of shirt required by the uniform policy. Realistically, speaking its probably more dangerous to allow children to completely express themselves freely. There is another big issue within the implementation of school uniforms. Schools must determine whether to have a voluntary or mandatory school uniform policy. In the fight for better and safer schools there must be assistance for families that need financial help. In many cases, school uniforms are less expensive than the clothing that students typically wear to school. Nonetheless, the cost of purchasing a uniform may be a burden on some families. School districts with uniform policies have to make provisions for students whose...
