● Dress and grooming should be neat, clean, and appropriate. It should not constitute a safety or health hazard or be such that it might hamper the educational process.
● Students’ clothing shall thoroughly conceal all undergarments.
● Clothing must cover the torso, including the back (both upper and lower), midriff, sides, and chest. Sleeveless shirts shall be permitted, but the fabric between neck and shoulder must be at least as wide as a dollar bill and the arm holes must be small enough that the wearer’s sides are covered. The upper leg must be fully covered as well, at least to the length of the wearer’s thumbs when standing erect with arms straight down at the sides.
● Students’ heads must be uncovered and eyes unconcealed.
● Any clothing or jewelry deemed disruptive, unsafe, or items/clothing with drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, profanity or sexually related, or otherwise disruptive symbols are not permitted.
What is allowed? What isn't? Are male and female students treated equally? Are these rules fair? Could they be worse?
Before Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, citizens weren't required to wear the Islamic cover known as the hijab and the country's fashion was almost identical to that of the United States and Europe. After the revolution, though, the hijab became required by law.
Although the standard black hijab is still commonplace—especially in rural areas in the country—Iran has recently seen a fashion renaissance, and cities like Tehran are becoming home to new and innovative designers. The clothing may still have to respect the Islamic dress codes, but the bright colors and designs would never have been seen a decade ago in Iran.
Believe it or not the restrictions in Iran are nothing compared to those enforced by the Taliban in Afghanistan or by ISIS.
Final thought: Are our school rules too strict or not strict enough? Would school uniforms help students learn? What do you think?
