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3224R - Student Attire

Regulation 3224R

Students

A student’s attire and grooming shall not:  

A. Lead school officials to reasonably believe that such dress or grooming will disrupt, interfere with, disturb, or detract from the school environment or activity and/or educational objectives.

B. Create a health or other hazard to the student’s safety or to the safety of others. 

C. Create an atmosphere in which a student, staff, or other person’s well-being is hindered by undue pressure, behavior, intimidation, overt gesture or threat of violence; or

D. Imply membership in groups that promote hate or violence. 

The principal, in connection with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, may regulate the attire and grooming of students who participate in the activity if the principal reasonably believes that the student’s attire or grooming:  

A.    Creates a hazard to the student’s safety or to the safety of others. 

B.    Will prevent, interfere with or adversely affect the purpose, direction, or effort required for the activity to achieve its goals. 

If the student’s attire or grooming is objectionable under these provisions, the principal shall request the student to make appropriate corrections. If the student refuses, the principal shall notify the parent/guardian, if reasonably possible, and request that person to make the necessary correction. If both the student and parent/guardian refuse, the principal shall take appropriate disciplinary action. Students may be suspended, if circumstances so warrant. Students who violate provisions of the dress code relating to extracurricular activities may be removed or excluded from the extracurricular activity for such period as the principal may determine.

Tribal Regalia at Graduation
In accordance with RCW 28A.600.500, students have the right to wear traditional tribal regalia or objects of Native American cultural significance at graduation ceremonies. 

  • Tribal regalia includes, but is not limited to, items such as eagle feathers, beaded caps, stoles, medallions, or moccasins, consistent with tribal customs and traditions.
  • This right applies regardless of whether the graduation ceremony is school-sponsored or held off-site.
  • Any concerns about regalia must be addressed in a manner consistent with state law, with respect for students’ cultural and religious expression.

Approval Date: 2/5/2001

Revised Date: 4/01/2025

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