Virginia § 22.1-79.2 - Uniforms in public schools; Board of Education guidelines
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 22.1-79.2 — Uniforms in public schools; Board of Education guidelines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.1-79.2. Uniforms in public schools; Board of Education guidelines
A. The Board of Education shall develop model guidelines for local school boards to utilize when establishing requirements for pupils to wear uniforms. In developing these guidelines, the Board shall consider (i) ways to promote parental and community involvement, (ii) relevant state and federal constitutional concerns, such as freedom of religion and freedom of speech, and (iii) the ability of pupils to purchase such clothing.
B. Upon approval by the Board of the model guidelines, local school boards may establish requirements, consistent with the Board's guidelines, for the students enrolled in any of their schools to wear uniforms while in attendance at such school during the regular school day. No state funds may be used for the purchase of school uniforms.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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