Utah Code Title 53G. Public Education System--Local Administration § 53G-7-802. Uniforms in schools--Legislative finding--Policies

(a) each student should be allowed to learn in a safe environment which fosters the learning process and is free from unnecessary disruptions;

(b) the wearing of certain types of clothing may identify students as members of youth gangs and contribute to disruptive behavior and violence in the schools;

(c) school uniform policies may be part of an overall program to:

(d) school uniforms may:

(2)(a) In accordance with Section 53G-7-803, a school may adopt a school uniform policy that requires students enrolled at that school to wear a designated school uniform during the school day.

(b) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a school uniform policy may not require clothing that is prescriptive or expensive.

(a) protect students' free exercise of religious beliefs;

(b) specify whether the uniform policy is voluntary or mandatory for students;

(c) specify whether or not the uniform policy has an opt-out provision in addition to the provisions under Subsection (5); and

(d) include a provision for financial assistance to families who cannot afford to purchase a required uniform, which may include:

(4)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (4)(b), a school uniform policy under this part is not considered a fee for either an elementary or a secondary school.

(6)(a) If a school adopts a school uniform policy under this part, that school's governing body or local school board shall adopt local appellate procedures for school actions under this part, including a denial of an exemption requested under Subsection (5).

(b) A person may seek judicial review of an action under this part only after exhausting the remedies provided under this Subsection (6).