This site addresses issues surrounding the use of dress codes or mandatory uniforms as a school policy to enhance student performance. These issues have received increased attention in recent years as the public, policymakers and school officials confront violence, bullying and other student behavior problems in schools. The site contains an overview of the issues and concerns surrounding the use of uniforms/dress codes as a school policy, as well as information on what states and local school districts are doing in this area.

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