Dressed for Success ?( Part 1 )
Uniforms are a growing trend in U . S . schools . Are they a smart idea ?
In 1996 , President Bill Clinton encouraged the use of school uniforms as part of an education program that sought to improve safety and discipline . Since then , a growing number of school systems in the U . S . have donned stricter dress codes and uniform policies . In 21 states schools and districts have the authority to tell their students what to wear .