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Judge dismisses school dress code lawsuit in SD

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent a South Dakota school district from imposing a dress code.

Ariz. student, 14, takes on school's dress code

Justin Wright wants his Arizona middle school to do the right thing by letting students choose their own school clothes.

4 Nevada teens arrested after dress code violation

Four Nevada high school students have been arrested after one of them refused to adhere to the dress code.

Rebels turn Texas school jumpsuit plan inside out

Violating Gonzales High School's dress code is not a crime, but some of the offenders are about to start looking a lot like convicts.

Cincinnati-area jail: Visitors must wear underwear

Officials say visitors to a southwest Ohio jail can't wear plunging necklines, Spandex or see-through garb. The Hamilton County jail said the new dress code also requires guests to wears shirts, shoes and underwear.

NY Bar Settles Dress Code Complaint

A restaurant that hosted a party for Barack Obama supporters on Super Tuesday has discriminated against blacks wearing hip-hop clothing and urban wear, the state attorney general charged Monday in a lawsuit.

Israeli Parliament Announces Dress Code

Even in a country known for its casual dress, informality has its limits.

Malaysian Taxi Drivers Issued Dress Code

Authorities are warning taxi drivers of hefty fines if they are caught without socks, shoes and the other proper attire prescribed by a licensing board, an official said Monday.

New Jail Visitor Dress Code: Bras a Must

Revealing tops are out and bras are now a must for women visiting prisoners at the Vanderburgh County Jail. Jail officials imposed a new dress code policy after several incidents in which women visiting the jail exposed themselves to male prisoners.

128 Students Suspended at Ind. School

Classrooms were a little less crowded at Morton High School on the first day of classes: 128 students were sent home for wearing the wrong clothes.

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166 middle-schoolers suspended for dress code violations
Source: wilsontimes.com

This morning, 166 Wilson County middle school children were sent home on the first day of stricter enforcement of the county dress code. Each child received a three-day suspension.

Mount Alvernia College bans girl for shaving head, raising cancer awareness
Source: Australian News Network

A 15-YEAR-old Brisbane school girl has been suspended for shaving her head to raise money for vital cancer research.

Catholic school Girl suspended for shaving head
Source: Australian News Network

A 15-YEAR-old Brisbane schoolgirl was suspended for shaving her head to raise money for vital cancer research, The Courier-Mail reports. Emily Pridham and her family told Channel Nine News her father is battling leukemia. He underwent a bone marrow transplant a few weeks ago bu …

City Council says you must wear underwear
Source: wtf-news.net

The City Council of Brooksville, Fla., has approved a citywide dress code requiring city employees to wear underwear, deodorant and properly-fitted clothes.

14 More Students Suspended In Dress Code Dispute
Source: theindychannel.com

Another 14 students were suspended Thursday from Northwest High School in an ongoing rift between students and administrators over the school's dress code.

Teen Claims School Dress Code Discriminates
Source: 2thedeuce.com

The high school freshman wore his 'Sunday Best' to school Wednesday, but was told he'd have to change or go home because his attire looked gang-related. Giovanie Padilla, 15, says administrators at Adams City High even objected to him wearing rosary beads.

School Sends Girl With Anti-Islam Shirt Home
Source: wftv.com

Faith Sapp wore a shirt to class Monday with the words 'Islam Is Of The Devil' printed on it.

Police Beat Women Opposing Sudan Dress Code Trial - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

Police Beat Women Opposing Sudan Dress Code Trial

School spirit is now mandatory
Source: Breaking News

The Walton County School Board is instituting a dress code for the 650 students at Freeport's high school and middle school, according to nwfdailynews.com.. But it's not white shirts and black slacks or skirts.

Focus on the Family employees say 'hallelujah' to new dress code
Source: Gazette.com

Focus on the Family has a new look - or at least its employees do.

Fla. city to workers: Wear underwear, deodorant
Source: Yahoo! News

A Florida city is cleaning up with a new dress code that requires city workers to wear underwear and use deodorant. The city council in Brooksville north of Tampa recently approved a dress code that instructs employees to observe "strict personal hygiene."

Brooksville's new dress code requires deodorant, underwear
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

BROOKSVILLE --- If you want to work for the city of Brooksville, be sure that you use deodorant, that your clothes fit properly and that you cover up your wounds and tattoos. And, for goodness sake, wear underwear. If not, you could violate the city's new dress code.

Principal will allow female student to wear dress slacks to graduation
Source: wistv.com

CHAPIN, SC (WIS) - A Chapin High School student who fought to wear dress slacks to her graduation instead of a dress will be allowed to wear slacks according to the principal.

Dress Code for Seniors (Humor)

I don't often forward jokes sent to me by friends, but this one really made me laugh. Maybe it hit a little too close to home as I am approaching 50 and trying to hang onto a youthful appearance.

Mother uses Bible verse on modesty to fight school dress code requiring tucked-in shirts
Source: The Dallas Morning News

Dyker Neyland says she fought for her daughter's right to attend Irving's Thomas Haley Elementary School wearing an untucked shirt because of her religious beliefs as a Christian. I just wanted to highlight comment #11 from The Realist Party...very good observation.

High school holds 'Pull up your Pants' day
Source: KUSA-TV

PLANTATION, Fla. - "Pull up your pants." That's what school administrators and teachers are telling the young men of a South Florida high school.

School ought to back off on pierced teen
Source: buffalonews.com

You would think that they would have better things to worry about. You would think that a kid with multiple facial piercings would be low on the priority list for school officials.

White House Unbuttons Formal Dress Code
Source: The New York Times

Thus did an ironclad rule of the George W. Bush administration — coat and tie in the Oval Office at all times — fall by the wayside, only the first of many signs that a more informal culture is growing up in the White House under new management. Mr.

White House Unbuttons Formal Dress Code
Source: The New York Times

WASHINGTON — The capital flew into a bit of a tizzy when, on his first full day in the White House, President Obama was photographed in the Oval Office without his suit jacket. There was, however, a logical explanation: Mr.

Wearing Speedos could land you in jail
Source: Australian News Network

Tattooed teachers told to cover up
Source: Joplin Globe

Joplin R-8 Board of Education members Tuesday night gave administrators the OK to change wording in the district's employment policy to not allow any part of a tattoo to show. The policy previously instructed teachers to wear clothing that "minimizes" tattoos, but it did n …

Do You Think She's Dressed Appropriately for Work?

In my workplace I am a quasi-manager. Although I don't hold the title of "manager" I'm often called upon to function in the role of manager. I am a corporate trainer and I am responsible for training our clients as well as our own employees regardless of department.

| Student Sent to Principal's Office for Wearing Too Many Buttons
Source: kswt.com

"A Yuma middle schooler is sent to the principal's office because there are too many buttons on her shirt. Eighth grader Chelsie Helphand is a straight A student and an athlete, but she found herself in the prinicipal's office in the first week of school."

Video - Ladies Just Say No to Pantyhose
Source: ABC News Video

Women are buying pantyhose in fewer numbers every year as more and more employers loosen dress codes. Are bare legs appropriate for the workplace?

Cygnus to test 'blue jeans = productivity' theory
Source: foliomag.com

The human resources department at Cygnus might have stumbled upon the as-yet undiscovered key to increasing the bottom line: Wearing jeans … on Tuesdays.

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