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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayJuly 30, 2026Hillsborough

Hillsborough School Board to Reverse Leggings Ban

The Hillsborough County School Board is moving to repeal a recently passed dress code policy that restricted students from wearing leggings or spandex. The decision follows significant public pushback from parents who argued the rule was discriminatory.

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Why It Matters

The school board is preparing to vote next Tuesday to remove language from the that currently prohibits leggings and spandex, effectively restoring the previous dress code standards for all students.

Key Facts

  • The school board is scheduled to vote next Tuesday to formally amend the student code of conduct to remove restrictions on leggings and spandex.
  • The current policy, adopted earlier this month, prohibits leggings or spandex unless paired with a top covering the mid-thigh.
  • A Change.org petition opposing the policy gathered approximately 2,500 signatures by Thursday.
  • Board members acknowledged receiving a high volume of emails from families objecting to the new rule.
  • The dress code change was part of a broader update to the district's student code of conduct approved earlier this month.

Who's Mentioned

personJessica Vaughn“School board member who expressed agreement with parent concerns regarding the d”personOleg Martens“A parent who spoke at the board meeting regarding the practicality of leggings.”organizationHillsborough County School Board“The local governing body responsible for school district policies.”organizationChange.org“Platform used for the petition against the dress code.”