By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
Thanks to Senator Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, students wearing baggy or revealing pants could now face serious consequences. Sen. Siplin presented what is officially known as Bill 228, to the Senate on Monday, Feb. 21.
This bill states that first time offenses will result in the student being excluded from extracurricular activities. A second offense will result in not only exclusion from extracurricular activities, but also a meeting with a parent of guardian. Third time offenders could face up to three days of in-school suspension and up to 30 days exclusion from extracurricular activities.
Bill 228 not only affects boys with saggy pants, but also girls with low-rise jeans. This bill will make it against the law for student’s underwear to be visible or for teenage girl’s bras to be visible.
This bill has been passed in the Senate several times, but is yet to be cleared by the House of Representatives.
While support for this bill is widespread, many question whether or not this is a valid way for the government to spend taxpayer’s dollars or the government’s time. According to WCTV, Siplin stated, “We teach them how to do arithmetic, reading and math, so I thought why not also teach them how to dress.”
The Senate PreK-12 Education Committee passed the “Baggy Pants Bill” 3-0 and will now be presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
