53G-7-802. Uniforms in schools -- Legislative finding -- Policies.
(1) The Legislature finds that: each student should be allowed to learn in a safe environment which fosters the learning process and is free from unnecessary disruptions; the wearing of certain types of clothing may identify students as members of youth gangs and contribute to disruptive behavior and violence in the schools; school uniform policies may be part of an overall program to: improve school safety and discipline; and help avoid the disruption of the classroom atmosphere and decorum and prevent disturbances among students; and school uniforms may: decrease violence and theft among students; and foster and promote desirable school operating conditions and a positive educational environment in accordance with this part.
(2) In accordance with Section, a school may adopt a school uniform policy that requires students enrolled at that school to wear a designated school uniform during the school day. 53G-7-803 Except as provided in Subsection, a school uniform policy may not require clothing that is prescriptive or expensive. (4)(b)
(3) A school uniform policy shall: protect students' free exercise of religious beliefs; specify whether the uniform policy is voluntary or mandatory for students; specify whether or not the uniform policy has an opt-out provision in addition to the provisions under Subsection; and (5) include a provision for financial assistance to families who cannot afford to purchase a required uniform, which may include: the school providing school uniforms to students; the school making used school uniforms available to students; or other programs to make school uniforms available to economically disadvantaged students.
(4) Except as provided in Subsection, a school uniform policy under this part is not considered a fee for either an elementary or a secondary school. (4)(b) Subject to Subsection, a secondary school may adopt a school uniform policy that requires clothing that is expensive or prescriptive. (4)(b)(ii) A school uniform policy described in Subsectionis considered a fee, as defined in Section, and is subject to. (4)(b)(i) 53G-7-501 Part 5, Student Fees
(5) A school uniform policy shall include a provision allowing a principal at any time during the school year to grant an exemption from wearing a school uniform to a student because of extenuating circumstances.
(6) If a school adopts a school uniform policy under this part, that school's governing body or local school board shall adopt local appellate procedures for school actions under this part, including a denial of an exemption requested under Subsection. (5) A person may seek judicial review of an action under this part only after exhausting the remedies provided under this Subsection. (6)