Title
Regulation of Student Uniforms in Public Schools
Law
Act No. 3859
Decision Date
Nov 13, 1931
Philippine Law, Act No. 3859 authorizes the Director of Education to issue regulations for the use of affordable clothing by students in certain types of schools, repealing the previous Uniform Law, and taking effect in June 1932.

Q&A (Act No. 3859)

An Act Authorizing and Directing the Director of Education to Issue Regulations for the Use of Dresses and Clothing of Economical Material by the Students of the Public High Schools, Secondary Trade, Agricultural, Vocational and Normal Schools and for Other Purposes, and Repealing Act Numbered Thirty-Four Hundred and Fourteen, Commonly Known as the Uniform Law.

The financial condition of the parents of the students must be considered to ensure that the uniform or dress prescribed is within the financial reach of the parents.

No, uniforms or dresses made of silk, wool, or other expensive materials shall not be prescribed.

Public high schools, secondary trade, agricultural, vocational, and normal schools are covered under this act.

It repealed Act Numbered Thirty-four hundred and fourteen, commonly known as the Uniform Law.

It took effect from the school year beginning June 1932.

To regulate the use of dresses and clothing by students ensuring they are economical and affordable, giving preference to native materials, and to repeal the old Uniform Law.

No, the act only applies to public high schools, secondary trade, agricultural, vocational, and normal schools under the jurisdiction of the Director of Education.


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