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Essay / Benefits of School Uniforms - 725
Students are bullied, bring guns and drugs to school, and get into fights every day for many reasons. Uniforms would reduce bullying and make every student feel equal and not because they can't afford the designer items other students wear. All students should be required to wear the same uniform, which would make every student feel more comfortable at school. Uniforms can be a plain solid color polo shirt with khaki pants or blue jeans. Having a dress code would prevent gang activity from occurring within the school and increase the safety of students in our community. Peer pressure causes many students to react in ways they should not. For example, students wear clothing with multiple pockets and could easily carry weapons or items that are not allowed at school. The uniforms would increase the safety of students and allow them to learn in the best possible environment. In 2013, Virginia classroom discipline improved to 85 percent and student safety 79