Banning Skinny Jeans: NC School Officials Consider Jeans 'Disruptive' To Learning Environment

Whoever thought that skinny jeans will disrupt learning? Apparently, the school board in New Hanover County in North Carolina thinks so. It is now proposing to ban skinny jeans much to the chagrin of students.

The dress code, #Policy8520 is proposing to put a restriction in the wearing of leggings, skinny jeans and every other type of tight fitting pants. CNN reported that the only way that students can wear skinny jeans is to use a top that will cover the entire posterior area. It could even be a dress, for as long as what's needed to be covered stays hidden.

When the school wanted to find out how its students would react, it asked its students a question on Twitter, as to what they think of the new policy. As expected, the most violent of reactions came forth.

Students: What do you think about changes made to district's Student Dress Policy? https://t.co/jmEoe6aFpa#policy8520

— New Hanover Co Sch (@NewHanoverCoSch) May 16, 2016

According to Valita Quattlebaum, school's spokesman, the proposal to an incomplete banning of skinny jeans was upon the suggestions of the faculty. The board also got some input from the principals. They were simply staying ahead of things that could be "disruptive" to the learning environment.

#Policy8520 NHC parent here: if bullying is the impetus, do a better job of teaching the kids to be nice. Don't tell them how to dress. — chrisfurner (@chrisfurner) May 17, 2016

Premises considered, skinny jeans are simply included among the "disruptive" attire, which could mean anything that invites bullying or unwanted attention. Clothing that leads to distractions are considered disruptive as well.

WECT reported that sanctions will be imposed on students who violate the proposed dress code. Students who don't follow the dress code must change. In addition, if they continuously deviate from the dress code, they would be facing out-of-school suspension.

One student tweeted that banning skinny jeans will not work as it is the only type of clothing they own. Another student asked if they should be wearing curtains to school instead.

@NewHanoverCoSch Has anyone on the board gone to the actual store for teens and noticed you can't buy anything but skinny jeans....

— Suzie F. (@OSPSuzie) May 18, 2016

Students are clearly outraged at the proposed dress code. Whether or not this will be implemented is something that many are in the lookout for.