You might still remember “General” Larry Platt from the 9th season of American Idol, who sang his original number: “Pants on the Ground”. Looks like the lawmakers in Florida agree with him, as they are approving a bill banning clothing that shows underwear in public schools. The proposed rule under the school code of conduct applies to both boys and girls.
Gibbs High School Principal, Kevin Gordon, says that the school administrators are ready and willing to enforce the new dress code rule.
“If you are not dressed appropriately, then you’re not ready for school. If you are not ready for school, you’re not ready to be successful. Those are patterns students get into. We try to create patterns that are going to be patterns of success.”
The anti sagging pants bill comes with specific consequences for students. Penalties range from a verbal warning to a three day in-school suspension and a 30 day suspension from extracurricular activities.
First Coast News reported:
Duval County’s dress code regarding pants reads as follows:The waistband of shorts, slacks, skirts, and similar garments shall not be worn below the hips. Underwear, midriff and backs should not be exposed. Belts, suspenders, and straps should be worn in place and fastened.There are responses in place for repeat offenses as well:1st Offense – Phone call to parents
2nd Offense – In-school suspension/detention and phone call to parents
3rd Offense – Parent/child dress code contract
4th Offense – Dress code contract violations may be defined as a Class 2.23 offense and may warrant disciplinary action as outlined under Class II offenses
Since enforcing this rule for 1,600 students can be rather difficult, the school came up with a simple solution – zip tie. The school administrators use a plastic tie, slip it through the belt loops on the pants and cinch it at the waist.
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Do you think the law is just right or too much?
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