Title
Supreme Court
Teacher and Student Uniform Rules 2002
Law
Deped Order No. 1, S. 2002, January 30, 2002
Decision Date
Jan 30, 2002
School principals are empowered to prescribe teacher and student uniforms, promoting creativity and school identity while ensuring dignity and professionalism, with guidelines for attire and a continued clothing allowance for educators.

Law Summary

School Children Uniform Regulations

  • School principals/heads/administrators may, after consultation with group heads, prescribe the uniform for school children.
  • Boys are required to wear pants in blue or khaki color.
  • Girls are to wear a decent skirt or long pants in a color similar to the boys' pants.
  • No specific textile is mandated for children’s uniforms.
  • Shirts or blouses worn by students must have a common color and bear the appropriate school identification.
  • Use of t-shirts, short-sleeved cotton polo shirts, or blouses with school identification is permitted.

Clothing Allowance and Procurement

  • Clothing allowance for calendar year 2002 will continue to be released directly in cash to all Department of Education personnel.
  • Decisions on how and where to procure the prescribed uniforms or school attire rest with individual teachers or school personnel.

Implementation and Compliance

  • The guidelines were adopted on January 30, 2002.
  • Immediate dissemination and compliance with these rules are required.

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