Citing it as "necessary to ensure preservation of the public welfare in general," D.C. Public Schools passed an emergency rule to the D.C. Register yesterday, revoking "personal determination of appearance, including styles of hair and dress" as a First Amendment-protected right for students. Chancellor Michelle Rhee also posted a revision to the current discipline code, which would -- supposedly -- lay down much harsher punishments for students who disregard current rules concerning clothing.

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