No more saggy pants for Arkansas school children

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Reuters

No more saggy pants for Arkansas school children
Apr 04, 2011 | Reuters

Arkansas students who love their sagging pants should soon leave them at home.

Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed a bill on Wednesday that bans students from wearing clothing that exposes "underwear, buttocks or the breast of a female."

Arkansas educators have long complained about the drooping attire, such as young men wearing saggy jeans that expose the top of colorful boxer shorts.

"We feel the bill can improve the learning environment in schools," said Donna Morey, president of the Arkansas Education Association.

One concern of the General Assembly was that "student competition over the manner in which clothing is worn could lead to violence and injuries during school hours," according to the legislation. Lawmakers also said that students should learn to dress in a way that is acceptable in the workplace as they prepare to enter it.



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