https://www.kvue.com/mobile/article/news/austin-isd-makes-major-changes-to-dress-code/269-cdd4dd39-e965-4497-a673-280eaf4ad1be


"The dress code change happened after hundreds of parents signed a petition that said the current dress code does not uphold the district's values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

The updated dress code is pretty lax compared to what it was before. Students can now show bra straps and their underwear's waistband. They can also wear ripped jeans, spaghetti strap tank tops, halter tops and leggings.

According to Austin ISD, students should not be shamed or required to display their body in front of others in school.

"Shaming" includes but is not limited to:

kneeling or bending over to check attire fit

measuring straps or skirt length

asking students to account for their attire in the classroom or in hallways in front of others

calling out students in spaces, in hallways or in classrooms about perceived dress code violations in front of others; in particular, directing students to correct sagged pants that do not expose the entire undergarment or confronting students about visible bra straps since visible waistbands and straps on undergarments are permitted

accusing students of "distracting" other students with their clothing. "

This book should be required reading for Americans...

https://www.thecoddling.com/

So instead of being "shamed" because they are called out for violating dress code, the students can be shamed by their peers for not showing enough/showing too much skin, any kind of body imperfection that is visible when you display bra straps and underwear bands, what bra/underwear they are wearing, etc.

Sounds more like the problem is how the adults called out students for dress code violations. Maybe the solution is to change that rather than give up on the dress code. But whatever... the kids will never be required to conform to a dress code as adults.


For that matter, do the teachers get to wear whatever they want now too?

NIMBY