22.1-79.2 - Uniforms in public schools; Board of Education guidelines. - Virginia Statutes

§ 22.1-79.2. Uniforms in public schools; Board of Education guidelines.

A. The Board of Education shall develop model guidelines for local schoolboards to utilize when establishing requirements for pupils to wear uniforms.In developing these guidelines, the Board shall consider (i) ways to promoteparental and community involvement, (ii) relevant state and federalconstitutional concerns, such as freedom of religion and freedom of speech,and (iii) the ability of pupils to purchase such clothing.

B. Upon approval by the Board of the model guidelines, local school boardsmay establish requirements, consistent with the Board's guidelines, for thestudents enrolled in any of their schools to wear uniforms while inattendance at such school during the regular school day. No state funds maybe used for the purchase of school uniforms.

(1995, cc. 508, 521, 526.)