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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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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, which prohibits leggings or spandex unless covered by a top reaching mid-thigh, was approved earlier this month.
- 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 rule.
- The policy was criticized by parents and board member Jessica Vaughn for allegedly targeting female students.
- The restriction was part of a broader update to the district's student code of conduct.
Who's Mentioned
personJessica Vaughn“School board member who publicly agreed with parent concerns regarding the discr”personOleg Martens“A parent who spoke at the board meeting regarding the practicality of leggings i”organizationHillsborough County School Board“The governing body responsible for the student code of conduct and dress code po”organizationChange.org“Platform used for the petition against the dress code.”