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posted by Kate Marie | 3:11 PM | Permalink
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I don't see where the US Constitution is implicated when a public school has a uniform (no pun intended) policy regarding dress. The only exceptions would be in restircting religious garb such as yarmalke's on Jewish men or head scarfs on Arab women. Then there is a 1st amendment freedom of religion claim. But what possible constitutional violatioin could there be in requiring that the children wear uniforms. I can't think of any due process or equal protection arguments, which is what is normally raised under these circumstances. And even if such an argument existed the state could show a rational basis for the regulation.
Buy the unis and fight the next battle.
Thanks, Stewdog. The thing is, Princess 1's school has a voluntary uniform policy, and most of the kids in the younger grades wear the uniforms. But I've noticed that, as the kids get older, the uniformed ones get fewer and farther between.
It bugs me, because the voluntariness of the program, and the lack of solidarity of a few parents, seems to ensure its gradual erosion by the forces of peer pressure and "express yourself" popular culture.
Stewdog's actually right...surprisingly. It's all a rational basis test. In these circumstances, if a school can show that there is a "rational basis" for uniforms, then there is no constitutional violation. I'm assuming that the "rational basis" here would be to promote school continuity, fellowship, undue jealousy regarding more expensive clothing, and a generally less stressful and more conducive learning environment.
Hey, KM. Now that you've got the LAW on your side (not to mention, the DOGS), rally the decent parents and get that rule made mandatory.
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