ADE Director's Communication Memo Form


Memo Number : SI-01-010

Date Created : 09/19/2000

Attention:

Superintendents
Co-op Directors

Type of Memo: Regulatory
Response Required: Yes
   
Section:   School Improvement and Professional Development - Ms. Janinne Riggs
Subject:
School Uniforms

Regulatory Authority:
Ark. Code Ann. 6-18-102 (Act 1301 of 1999)

Contact Person:
Ray Lumpkin

Phone Number:
501-682-4557

E-mail:
rlumpkin@arkedu.k12.ar.us

Act 1301 of 1999 has a reporting requirement intended to update legislators on the status of school districts requiring uniforms for students. Within sixty (60) days after the 2000 annual school election, each school district shall submit a letter to the Arkansas Department of Education setting forth the recommendation of the advisory committee, the action taken by the school board regarding a uniform dress code as a result of the advisory committee's recommendation, and the results of any election regarding a uniform dress code.

Please complete and mail or fax the attached School Uniform Questionnaire, no later than November 20, 2000, to:

Ray Lumpkin, Coordinator
Student Discipline
Arkansas Department of Education
#4 Capitol Mall, Room 105-A
Little Rock, AR 72201-1071
Fax: 501-682-5010

The report to the legislature will be based on the information received from public school superintendents. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE. THOSE SCHOOLS NOT RESPONDING WILL ALSO BE IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT.

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