In 1996 President Clinton distributed manuals on how to legally enforce school uniform policies to over 16,000 school districts. Important questions are raised when such a sweeping change from the status quo is being considered. Should schools adopt uniform policies? What are the implications of a uniform policy on students? Should safety and discipline take precedence over individuality and studens' rights? This web page will attempt to answer these questions and more by addressing common arguments that are made in support of uniforms from a perspective that discourages the uniform policy. The following links outline certain areas of discussion concerning uniform policies.