Board adds nondiscrimination language to student code of conduct; requires equitable dress-code enforcement

Jul 14, 2026

The board approved updates to the student code of conduct and accepted an amendment requiring dress-code enforcement be applied fairly regardless of body type, gender, race, disability or other protected characteristics; staff will implement acknowledgement processes for families and training for administrators.

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The Hillsborough County School Board voted July 14 to adopt updates to the student code of conduct and approved an amendment explicitly requiring that dress-code expectations be enforced fairly and without bias.

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