Defining School Uniforms

Even among folks who support mandatory school uniforms, there is a wide range of ideas about what constitutes a uniform. In some school districts, students wear a true uniform, where all students must wear identical clothing. These are often similar to uniforms seen in traditional private school settings. In less rigid districts, students are given choices from several acceptable options. For example, a flexible school uniform policy might require:
Blue or khaki slacks, shorts, or skirts; no jeans.
White, blue, or red collared shirt.
Neat and clean hair.
Pants belted at the waist.