SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6

(By Senators Edgell, Guills, Minard and Yoder)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study public school dress codes and the use of school uniforms.

Whereas, Students wearing inappropriate or offensive clothing to school is a problem in many of our school districts; and
Whereas, There may be social stigma attached to students who cannot afford or may not be allowed to wear certain stylish clothing to school; and
Whereas, Many families find the annual purchase of school clothing to be a financial burden; and
Whereas, Many schools in other states are experimenting with requiring a uniform dress code or school uniform because it may affect discipline within the school; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study public school dress codes and the use of school uniforms; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2007, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.