Tallapoosa County Schools adopted a new dress code for the district’s schools, with the updated dress requirements particularly tailored toward elementary students.
The board of education approved the proposed policy change during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 9. Superintendent Ray Porter noted that he feels the enforcement of certain rules is beginning to interfere with schools’ academic performance.
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