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2 issues in schools with low priority
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School Dress Codes on Pajamas
Council narrowly adopted a resolution encouraging school districts to enforce dress codes against sleepwear, which the sponsor called a safety issue. Critics saw no evidence clothing drives violence and worried about punitive discipline.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 2, 2026
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Cursive Handwriting Instruction
A resolution urging renewed attention to cursive instruction failed 2-7, with members noting the state already required it by law since 2017.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 2, 2026