Baggy Clothes a Threat?

A member of a Florida school board is concerned that baggy clothing could be a threat. After watching a video on school security, he was astonished to see how many weapons a person could conceal in a large shirt or pants.

The Florida school adopted a strict dress code in 2000, but loosened it a year later. The board is now proposing to re-examine the code in light of the potential threat. School officials are having trouble enforcing the code, and the board is now convinced that if parents were aware of the threat of baggy clothing, they would be lining up to request a more strict policy.

Other concerns include provocative clothing, and an over-emphasis on style. One board member stated that if they could not enforce the dress code, they would push for school uniforms.

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