Hillsborough County School Board Reverses Leggings Ban in Dress Code
The Hillsborough County School Board in Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) voted to reverse restrictions on leggings that were previously included in the 2026 Code of Conduct.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 4, 2026 —
The Hillsborough County School Board has voted to remove restrictions on leggings from its student dress code. The decision, made during a recent board meeting, reverses a policy that had previously included limitations on wearing leggings. These restrictions were part of the 2026 Code of Conduct.
The vote by the School Board means that students in Hillsborough County will no longer be subject to the specific prohibitions against leggings that were previously in place. The exact details of the original restrictions were not provided, nor was the specific date of the vote or the timeline for when the change will be implemented.
The School Board’s action indicates a shift in the district’s approach to student attire. Further details regarding the specific changes to the dress code and the rationale behind the board’s decision were not immediately available.
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