A student’s appearance, including dress and hygiene  must not disrupt the educational process or compromise  standards of health, safety. The District does not prohibit hairstyles historically or currently associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. The District also does not prohibit the right of a student to wear or accessorize the student's graduation attire with items associated with the student's cultural, ethnic, or religious identity or other characteristic or category protected under the Ill. Human Rights Act, 775ILCS 5/1-103(Q).

Students who disrupt the educational process or compromise standards of health and safety must modify their appearance   Procedures for guiding student appearance will be developed by the Superintendent or designee and included in the Student Handbook(s). 

LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.25 and 5/10-22.25b.

Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Schl Dist., 393 U.S. 503 (1969).

CROSS REF.: 7:10 (Equal Educational Opportunities), 7:130 (Student Rights and Responsibilities), 7:165 (School Uniforms), 7:190 (Student Discipline)

Reviewed: December 19, 2005, March 21, 2016, February 22, 2022, May 20, 2024

Adopted: February 27, 2006

Revisions:  April 11, 2016, March 21, 2022, June 10, 2024