School Law 101-Dress Codes, Uniform, & Hair Length

Question 1

The presenter noted that in Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina courts have ruled that flying or displaying the Confederate battle flag

Answer 1

C. can be banned if a good prediction of disruption is present.

Question 2

According to the presenter, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Answer 2

D. the ACLU is optimistic regarding legally challenging Teas school dress codes.

Question 3

The Stevenson v. Davenport community School District (IA) establishes the importance of -

A. less specific dress codes that can adapt to changing fashion.
B. avoiding any prohibitions of tattoos.
C. avoiding bans on religiously related symbols.
D. avoiding “fatal vagueness.”
E. none of the above.

Answer 3

D. avoiding “fatal vagueness.”

Question 4

The presenter observes that most school dress codes prohibit the display of -

 A. tobacco
B. bare feet
C. navels
D. shaved heads
E. tattoos

Answer 4

A. tobacco

Question 5

The presenter says that removals from school for gang-related dress are usually lost in court because-

Answer 5

A. a specific item of clothing is not part of the policy.

Question 6

In Mercer v. board of Trustees, a Texas court ruled that -

A. hair styles are not a proper concern of the state.
B. hair length, but not color, is a proper concern of the state.
C. hat schools have a right to regulate conduct, including hair styles, without intervention from the courts.
D. that Texas could no more regulate male hair styles than the could female ones.
E. that differentiating dress on the basis of gender is unconstitutional.

Answer 6

C. schools have a right to regulate conduct, including hair styles, without intervention from the courts.

Question 7

With respect to gang-related apparel, the presenter notes that it is -

Answer 7

E. none of the above.

Question 8

In Texas which of the following has initial authority to regulate school dress?

A. teachers in consultation with administrators.
B. principals in consultation with central administration.
C. the Superintendent of Schools.
D. the Texas judiciary.
E. school boards.

Answer 8

E. school boards.

Question 9

As a rule of thumb, the presenter notes that -

Answer 9

E. none of the above.

Question 10

In Colorado ISD v. Barber, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that -

A. males could NOT be prohibited from wearing ear rings if females were permitted to wear them.
B. it is unconstitutional to base dress codes on gender.
C. brother and sister may constitutionally be prevented from attending proms as one another’s dates.
D. some districts also regulate hair color.
E. both hair style and ear rings are subject to school regulation.

Answer 10

E. both hair styles and ear rings are subject to school regulation.

Question 11

Regarding exemptions from school dress codes based on a student’s religion, the presenter emphasizes that school administrator’s should -

A. never make such exemptions because the violate the “separation clause.”
B. avoid close examination of the religious claim.
C. be careful because court’s tend to be vague on such issues.
D. first determine why the school has the restriction.
E. none of these.

Answer 11

D. first determine why the school has the restriction.

Question 12

Regarding religious exemptions from dress codes, courts generally have -

 A. disallowed such exemptions.
B. discouraged such exemptions.
C. avoided ruling on such exemptions.
D. ruled such exemptions violate the “equal protection” clause.
E. allowed such exemptions.

Answer 12

E. allowed such exemptions.

Question 13

In Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas the 5th Circuit Court has permitted more restrictive school policies with regard to -

A. religious symbols.
B. free speech
C. hair length.
D. tattoos.
E. skirt length.

Answer 13

C. hair length.

Question 14

The presenter observes that legal decisions on dress codes are often based on -

A. how explicit the policy is.
B. how well the policy is communicated.
C. how carefully procedures are followed.
D. all of the above.
E. none of the above.

Answer 14

D. all of the above.

A. how explicit the policy is.
B. how well the policy is communicated.
C. how carefully procedures are followed.

Question 15

With regard to the student free speech, in Tinker v. Des Moines Community School District, the US Supreme court ruled that -

Answer 15

C. expressive clothing is permissible if it is not disruptive.

Question 16

Regarding carring knives in school, in Chima v. Thompson (CA, 1995) the court ruled that -

Answer 16

D. knives may be carried for religious purposes provided that they are dulled down, in sheaths and worn outside of plain view.

Question 17

The presenter argues that the number one dress code problem with initiates court cases is -

Answer 17

C. the rules are vaguely written.

Question 18

The presenter observes that in most states gender regulations will be supported by the courts when they concern -

Answer 18

C. hair length.

Question 19

Regarding student hair styles, the presenter stated -

Answer 19

D. the Fifth Circuit court, which includes Texas, ruled that hair length can be regulated.

Question 20

Which of the following was NOT noted by the presenter as a defensable dress code restriction?

Answer 20

E. religiously mandated hair coverings.

Question 21

The presenter notes that with regard to messages on T-shirts or other items of clothing, courts generally uphold -

A. banning of religious messages.
B. banning negative references to political leaders.
C. banning negative references to school administrators or teachers.
D. banning political advertising.
E. banning cartoons that ridicule the US Constitution.

Answer 21

C. banning negative references to school administrators or teachers.

Question 21

The presenter notes that with regard to messages on T-shirts or other items of clothing, courts generally uphold -

A. banning of religious messages.
B. banning negative references to political leaders.
C. banning negative references to school administrators or teachers.
D. banning political advertising.
E. banning cartoons that ridicule the US Constitution.

Answer 21

C. banning negative references to school administrators or teachers.

Question 22

In Harper v. Edgewood Bd. Of Ed., a Federal court ruled that -

A. gender-specific school dress code regulations are Constitutional.
B. cross-dressing is unconstitutional.
C. teaching conformity is contrary to the US Constitution.
D. students shed their Consitutional rights while in school.
E. students have the right to wear expressive clothing.

Answer 22

A. gender-specific school dress code regulations are Constitutional.

Question 22

In Harper v. Edgewood Bd. Of Ed., a Federal court ruled that -

A. gender-specific school dress code regulations are Constitutional.
B. cross-dressing is unconstitutional.
C. teaching conformity is contrary to the US Constitution.
D. students shed their Consitutional rights while in school.
E. students have the right to wear expressive clothing.

Answer 22

A. gender-specific school dress code regulations are Constitutional.

Question 23

In Carr v Schmidt, the 5th US Circuit Court ruled that -

A. there is no Constitutional right to wear hair in the fashion that suits the wearer.
B. the appropriate standard of review is whether the regulation reasonably accomplishes a constitutionally permissible personal objective.
C. hair style regulations are NOT subject to intervention by the courts.
D. Farrel v. Dallas was incorrect.
E. that a child’s hair length is a parental matter.

Answer 23

C. hair style regulations are NOT subject to intervention by the courts.

Question 23

In Carr v Schmidt, the 5th US Circuit Court ruled that -

A. there is no Constitutional right to wear hair in the fashion that suits the wearer.
B. the appropriate standard of review is whether the regulation reasonably accomplishes a constitutionally permissible personal objective.
C. hair style regulations are NOT subject to intervention by the courts.
D. Farrel v. Dallas was incorrect.
E. that a child’s hair length is a parental matter.

Answer 23

C. hair style regulations are NOT subject to intervention by the courts.

Question 24

Regarding student speech on matters of public concern, the presenter maintains that -

A. such speech is protected provided it does not provoke disruption.
B. such speech is protected under the 2nd and 4th Amendments to the US Constitution.
C. such speech is NOT protected if the student is a minor.
D. such speech is always protected even if the threat of disruption exists.
E. such speech is NOT protected in matters pertaining to school board policy.

Answer 24

A. such speech is protected provided it does not provoke disruption.

Question 24

Regarding student speech on matters of public concern, the presenter maintains that -

A. such speech is protected provided it does not provoke disruption.
B. such speech is protected under the 2nd and 4th Amendments to the US Constitution.
C. such speech is NOT protected if the student is a minor.
D. such speech is always protected even if the threat of disruption exists.
E. such speech is NOT protected in matters pertaining to school board policy.

Answer 24

A. such speech is protected provided it does not provoke disruption.

Question 25

The presenter emphasizes that dress codes are generally upheld by the courts when -

A. they support the establishment clause.
B. They prevent disruptions.
C. the policy is applied evenly.
D. the policy does not exempt individuals for religious reasons.
E. both A and B.

Answer 25

B. They prevent disruptions.

Question 25

The presenter emphasizes that dress codes are generally upheld by the courts when -

A. they support the establishment clause.
B. They prevent disruptions.
C. the policy is applied evenly.
D. the policy does not exempt individuals for religious reasons.
E. both A and B.

Answer 25

B. They prevent disruptions.