Each principal, in consultation with his/her staff, shall develop a dress code which complies with West Virginia Department of Education Policy 4373, § 126-99-7.1.1f., Code of State Regulations. The code should delineate what types of clothing or manner of clothing does not comply with Board policy and why such clothing or manner of wear is not permitted. Specifically, a student will not dress or groom in a manner that disrupts the educational process or is detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of others. A student will not dress in a manner that is distractive or indecent, to the extent that it interferes with the teaching and learning process, including wearing any apparel that displays or promotes any drug, alcohol, or tobacco-related product that is prohibited in school buildings, on school grounds, in school-leased or owned vehicles, and at all school-affiliated functions.

It is essential that any such restriction on students also applies to central office administrators, building administrators, and all professional staff so that County leadership of students is by example rather than fiat.

West Virginia Board of Education Policy 4373