This is part of a 56-page education bill passed in 1998. This is the only paragraph which mentions school uniforms, but it is the clause that is allowing Interboro and other districts to require uniforms. Hair and dress . Any limitation of this right shall include evidence that length or style of hair causes disruption of the educational process or constitutes a health or safety hazard. Where length or style of the hair presents a problem some types of covering should be considered.
Students have the responsibility to keep themselves, their clothes, and their hair clean.
School officials may impose limitations on student participation in the regular instructional program where there is evidence that the lack of cleanliness constitutes a health hazard.