"No ones safety is being threatened by an exposed bra strap," read the petition, signed by 785 people.
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The shift came around the same time a student posted a petition seeking dress code changes, referencing the lack of air-conditioning in classrooms. It also added, "Students have the right to make clothing and accessory selections so that they feel comfortable and confident at school." Lyons Township High School in La Grange changed its policy last year, eliminating the reference to clothes having to cover the shoulders to mid-thigh. There has to be some evidence (clothing) really disrupts learning." "We try to write gender-neutral policies. "The main concern is there is no disruption to learning," spokeswoman Mary Fergus said. As in many districts, shorts and skirts must extend beyond one's fingertips and shoulders must be covered. In Elgin-based School District U-46, schools create posters illustrating the dress code with photos of what is and is not appropriate. Sometimes students are asked to change into their physical education uniform if their clothes violate the policy.
Smith also said administrators view enforcement as an opportunity to teach, not punish, students. The rest addresses graphic language, safety concerns and other issues that are gender-neutral. But district spokeswoman Carol Smith said that's just one small part of the policy. Charles Community Unit School District 303, a dress code policy also bans "revealing" clothing, mentioning shirts, skirts and shorts typically worn by female students. We've tried to raise our kids respecting that they're people and that their opinions are theirs." "But then I was like, wait a second, this is exactly what I need to be doing. "I did have this parental gut fear of, 'Oh my gosh, what am I letting her do?'" said Samantha Goble. Goble vented to her parents about her frustration, and they backed their daughter's idea of challenging the current system.
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