5132 - Students DRESS

In order to maintain an environment conducive to the educational process, the Newtown Board of Education (the “Board”) prohibits the following from wear during the academic school day:


  1. Footwear which marks floors or is a safety hazard.
  2. Sunglasses cannot be worn, unless required pursuant to a documented medical issue.
  3. Oversized metal belt buckles and all metal belts.
  4. Spiked or studded bracelets, oversized or multi-finger rings, belts or any other article of attire with spikes or studs attached, or any other clothing item that may present a safety hazard to the student, other students or staff.
  5. Attire or accessories that contain vulgarity or that contain overly offensive or disruptive writing or pictures, which are likely to disrupt the educational environment.
  6. Attire or accessories depicting or suggesting violence so as to disrupt the educational environment or that provokes others to act violently or causes others to be intimidated by fear of violence or that constitute "fighting words,” including but not limited to attire or accessories depicting the Confederate flag and/or the Nazi swastika.
  7. Attire or accessories that depict logos or emblems that encourage the use of drugs, tobacco products, or alcoholic beverages.
  8. Shirts and/or blouses that reveal the more than one handwidth of the abdomen.
  9. See-through clothing or clothing that reveals the chest or undergarments.


While the district maintains a general dress code for all students, individual schools may establish additional guidelines regarding appropriate dress. These guidelines may be tailored to reflect the developmental needs, activities, and culture of their specific age group or school community. Any school-specific dress expectations must align with the overarching principles of the district dress code and be communicated clearly to students and families.


Students who fail to comply with Board policy and regulations concerning student dress will be subject to school discipline up to and including expulsion in accordance with the Board's policy on student discipline.