Reply #27: this is well within the role of schools to do this

[reggie the dog]

"Lawmakers also said that students should learn to dress in a way that is acceptable in the workplace as they prepare to enter it." preparing kids for the workplace is a clearly defined role of public schools. dress codes to eliminate gang colors are constitutional in order to improve the learning environment, telling kids that they must hide their underwear is indeed preparing them for most workplace dress codes.