UT Code § 53G-7-802 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53G - Public Education System -- Local Administration|Chapter 7 - Public School General Requirements|Part 8 - School Uniforms|Section 802 - Uniforms in schools -- Legislative finding -- Policies.

 Effective 7/1/2019  53G-7-802. Uniforms in schools -- Legislative finding -- Policies.    (1) The Legislature finds that:   (a) each student should be allowed to learn in a safe environment which fosters the learning process and is free from unnecessary disruptions;     (b) the wearing of certain types of clothing may identify students as members of youth gangs and contribute to disruptive behavior and violence in the schools;     (c) school uniform policies may be part of an overall program to:   (i) improve school safety and discipline; and     (ii) help avoid the disruption of the classroom atmosphere and decorum and prevent disturbances among students; and       (d) school uniforms may:   (i) decrease violence and theft among students; and     (ii) foster and promote desirable school operating conditions and a positive educational environment in accordance with this part.         (2)   (a) In accordance with Section 53G-7-803, a school may adopt a school uniform policy that requires students enrolled at that school to wear a designated school uniform during the school day.     (b) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a school uniform policy may not require clothing that is prescriptive or expensive.       (3) A school uniform policy shall:   (a) protect students' free exercise of religious beliefs;     (b) specify whether the uniform policy is voluntary or mandatory for students;     (c) specify whether or not the uniform policy has an opt-out provision in addition to the provisions under Subsection (5); and     (d) include a provision for financial assistance to families who cannot afford to purchase a required uniform, which may include:   (i) the school providing school uniforms to students;     (ii) the school making used school uniforms available to students; or     (iii) other programs to make school uniforms available to economically disadvantaged students.         (4)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a school uniform policy under this part is not considered a fee for either an elementary or a secondary school.     (b)   (i) Subject to Subsection (4)(b)(ii), a secondary school may adopt a school uniform policy that requires clothing that is expensive or prescriptive.     (ii) A school uniform policy described in Subsection (4)(b)(i) is considered a fee, as defined in Section 53G-7-501, and is subject to Part 5, Student Fees.         (5) A school uniform policy shall include a provision allowing a principal at any time during the school year to grant an exemption from wearing a school uniform to a student because of extenuating circumstances.     (6)   (a) If a school adopts a school uniform policy under this part, that school's governing body or local school board shall adopt local appellate procedures for school actions under this part, including a denial of an exemption requested under Subsection (5).     (b) A person may seek judicial review of an action under this part only after exhausting the remedies provided under this Subsection (6).      Amended by Chapter 223, 2019 General Session