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In reply to the discussion: Faith under fire: Student told to remove rosary [View all]pnwmom
(108,997 posts)item that may be worn around the neck, and it doesn't prohibit the Star of David or any other religious symbol. It is clearly discriminatory.
And the school district has a written policy saying that students are entitled to express their values in what they wear.
Are we to say that Catholics have no right to express themselves with a religious symbol that is thousands of years old because some gang members might have misappropriated it?
Here is the school's dress code:
http://monroees-susd-ca.schoolloop.com/students
MONROE DRESS CODE
Monroe Dress Code:
No red or blue clothing, shoes, belts, accessories No hats, beanies or hair dye are allowed No athletic team apparel will be allowed.
No sagging
No clothing, including backpacks, that promotes graffiti.
No rosaries are allowed.
No tank tops or any clothing that exposes the midriff No flip flops, slip on shoes, slippers or pajamas allowed Our goal is to promote Safety for students.
Education Code Section 35294.1
Here is district policy.
http://www.stockton.k12.ca.us/pdf/studentcode.pdf
Other Forms of Expression: Students are entitled to express themselves by displaying or wearing symbols of ethnic, cultural, political, or other values, except for gang-related items.
Students shall dress appropriately for daily attendance at school. In sites where a school uniform policy is in effect, clothes should adhere to the published district uniform guidelines (available at school sites). In all other instances, the school shall be concerned only when the type of clothing, hairstyle, or cosmetics are extreme and could cause school distraction or disruption, or could be unsafe.
Examples of inappropriate clothing may include (but are not limited to):
- Garments where the torso is exposed, i.e., tube tops, half shirts, halters.
- Clothing or buttons which show obscene or alcohol or drug-related slogans, words or pictures, or sexually suggestive statements.
- Clothing related to gangs or gang activities.
- Garments where the entire thigh is exposed, such as micro
minis, short shorts, or bathing suits.
- Bare feet.