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School committee adopts revised dress‑code policy; first reading held on non‑punitive substance‑misuse policy
Summary
The committee adopted a revised district dress code after a contentious debate about student voice and safety. Separately, the committee received a first reading of a student substance‑misuse policy that emphasizes intervention and partnership with the Newport Prevention Coalition; staff noted rising youth cannabis use in state surveys.
The Newport School Committee approved a revised district dress‑code policy (policy 5540) after members debated competing concerns about student expression and safety.
Proponents said the update improves safety and clarifies enforcement; opponents criticized the way public debate sidelined student advocates who helped draft the text. Ms. Winslow, who chairs the policy subcommittee, urged the…
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