Chester County board approves dress‑code revision allowing leggings, to take effect after Christmas
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The board approved a revised dress code for grades 6–12 that permits yoga pants and leggings when worn with a top that fully covers the hips and buttocks; administrators recommended implementation after the Christmas break to ease family burden.
The Chester County School Board voted Nov. 14 to approve a revision to the district dress code that allows yoga pants and leggings for students in grades 6–12 when paired with a top of sufficient length to fully cover the hips and buttocks.
Administrators brought a simplified draft intended to reduce confusion for staff and families. The draft language reads, if approved, that "yoga pants and leggings would be permissible under a top that is of sufficient length to fully cover the hips and buttocks area in both the front and back." Board members discussed whether the same top‑covering rule should apply to sweatpants and basketball shorts and asked administrators to confirm enforcement expectations.
Student input factored into the discussion. A student identified in the transcript as Jay told the board he supports the guideline and urged the change to begin after the holiday break so families have time to prepare.
A motion to approve the revision for grades 6–12, with an implementation date after the Christmas holiday, was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Board members emphasized that the change is intended to simplify enforcement and reduce the financial burden on families by allowing students to wear existing clothing as long as it meets the stated standard. Administrators said they will present the change to students and update the electronic handbook; hard‑copy handbooks already printed will not be retroactively changed.
The board's action applies to students in grades 6 through 12 and is scheduled to take effect after the Christmas break.