HB33

__Purpose:__
==== The purpose of our bill is for students to demonstrate self respect, and respect for others by the way they dress. By enforcing school uniforms in public schools this will ensure that no student is made fun of by the way they dress. No matter what the budget of the family is, the students will still be equally dressed. With the school uniforms, clothing that may have been in violation before, will no longer be a distraction any more. Students will still have the freedom to choose their clothing on the casual days. ====

__Terms and Benifits -__

 * ====On the back of the student’s third quarter report cards, there will be information that needs to get filled out, and returned to school no later than the last day of school. Uniforms will be ordered by school and sent to the school over summer. . ====
 * ====The families will pay for the uniforms, but if they cannot afford the cost, the school will help the family raise money. ====
 * ====The uniforms will take affect the first day of the 2011-2012 school year. ====
 * ====Monday through Thursday uniforms must be worn, but on Friday students may dress casual.Casual would be appropriate pants(jeans) and shirt. ====
 * ====Accessories and any shoes that are appropriate for the dress code are allowed. ====
 * ====The uniforms will consist of khaki pants/ shorts, plaid skirts, solid skirts, polo shirts, nice solid colored shirts, and sweaters. ====

How We will make sure our bill is enforced:
====Monday through Thursday students must wear their uniforms. If they come to school without them on, they must call a parent or guardian to come and take them home to put on the uniform. If that person can not come and pick them up, the school will have extra uniforms they can wear. On the third offense they will get a detension. ====

FACT:
====// By adding in uniforms, data shows that by adding uniforms into schools, that the suspension rate dropped by 43% and 54% fewer fights took place. Data also shows, that 42% of discipline referrals dropped, and the rate of sexual offense dropped by 74%. Uniforms also give students a business like atmosphere to work in which will prepare them for future careers. Uniforms also teach a student how to be more independent, instead of following a trend. //====

__Fiscal Impact__

 * ====One uniform will cost $50.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Students can also order more articles of clothing than what is originally given- which is 3 uniforms. For the families that cannot afford the uniform the government will help the schools get the money for the uniform to the family.====

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