School uniforms may only be the logical extension of this process. However, I would suggest that your school uniform program include an opt out policy for parents who are strongly opposed to uniforms. This will eliminate any legal challenges based on Constitutional issues which might tie up precious district resources. While most uniform programs, especially at the middle school level, were developed out of a need to minimize gang influences, there are benefits to school uniforms which would serve the interests of all middle school students. Students being left out of groups based upon clothing styles.
Schools can emulate other important social organizations that have had uniforms for many years.
For example, Scouting, 4-H clubs, sport teams, medical profession, public safety, and the military. Uniforms can eliminate some of the peer pressures and developmental issues with which adolescents must deal during the crucial middle school years. Caught in the Middle. Carnegie Council on Adolescent Development. State of the Union Address.