This document discusses school uniforms in K-12 public schools. It outlines pros and cons of school uniforms from various perspectives. Some pros mentioned are that uniforms reduce bullying based on clothing, decrease socioeconomic status differences, and make schools safer by making it harder to hide weapons or identify gang members. However, some cons are that uniforms are not useful outside of school and limit self-expression. Studies showed that districts with uniforms saw reduced crime, suspensions, and incidents of vandalism. While debates continue, support for uniforms is growing nationally.

1. School UniformsHave you already purchased your children's back to school clothes? You might want to wait! There school could have a new dress code!By: Dan DelmotteEDU 107

2. Who? What? All students attending a k-12 Public School District

3. Some Faculty

4. Uniforms are professional based attire which is required for students to wear throughout the school day.Pros for School UniformsKids would not have to deal with Social Issues that arise from their attire such as...

5. Kids social standings would be based more on individual characteristics rather than economic status .

6. Kids who’s parents could not buy them the newest fads would not be embarrassed or harassed because of their clothes.Pros for School UniformsSchools will become safer for the students and faculty.

7. Many gangs use clothing to identify members.

8. Students also use baggy clothing to hid weapons and drugs that are brought into schools.

9. Uniforms make it easy for faculty to identify who is a students and who is not. Cons for School UniformsSome Uniforms can be expensive and serve no use outside of school.

10. Uniforms make it difficult to stop bullying.

11. Students do not learn how to deal with diversity around them and are forced to conform into the “norm”Cons for School UniformsUniforms take away a students right to their individuality. By wearing a uniform the student no longer has a right to freedom of expression and speech.

12. Uniforms can also make students uncomfortable during their time spent within the classroom.Impact on Schools During a case study performed in California were the district adopted Uniforms.

13. Overall, crime rate dropped 91%