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Philly schools’ dress code is now a model, with kids allowed to dress in a way that ‘celebrates’ their identities

The dress code spells out protected hairstyles: “such as braids, locs, puffs, afros, twists, wigs, including styles with elements such as headbands, head wraps, bonnets, barrettes or beads."

Philly schools' revised dress code policy specifically protects students' rights to express their cultural, religious, and gender identities. It's considered a model policy. In this 2023 file photo, students at Northeast High celebrated Afro Day. The revised policy spells out protected hairstyles, including Afros, puffs, and locs.
Philly schools' revised dress code policy specifically protects students' rights to express their cultural, religious, and gender identities. It's considered a model policy. In this 2023 file photo, students at Northeast High celebrated Afro Day. The revised policy spells out protected hairstyles, including Afros, puffs, and locs.Read moreMIGUEL MARTINEZ / For the Inquirer