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Capping a year of strident controversy over student dress code, the St. Johns County School District on Tuesday adopted a new policy for the 2021-22 school year, in a move toward addressing issues of inequity in gender guidelines and enforcement that have dogged the district and made national headlines over the past year.
The school board voted unanimously (5-0) in favor of a policy that trades specific inseam measurements for shorts, shirts and dresses for male and female students for a mid-thigh coverage rule for both sexes, as well as other more gender-neutral changes.
Another sticking point since a draft version of the policy was circulated last week was amended to allow for rips and tears in clothing above the thigh if patches or mesh is behind it and does not expose skin.