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What is NYC AC § 21-1006?

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This section mandates that the Department of Education post information regarding school dress codes on its website by specified dates. The information must include the dress code, contact emails for reporting issues, and details on requesting exemptions. Applies to schools within the city school district of New York.

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§ 21-1006 Posting of information regarding school dress code policies.

AC § 21-1006

a. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Dress code. The term “dress code” means any policy established by a school, consistent with applicable department policies and guidelines, pertaining to attire that students wear to school. School. The term “school” means a school of the city school district of the city of New York. b. No later than January 31, 2025, and by each August 1 thereafter, for schools with a dress code, the department shall post conspicuously on its website the following information: 1. The school’s dress code; 2. Any email addresses designated by the department through which students, parents, or staff may report issues related to each such code; and 3. Information on how to request an exemption from a dress code, as applicable. (L.L. 2024/083, 8/17/2024, eff. 8/17/2024) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2024/083.

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