LAFAYETTE, La. — The announcement that there would be a new coat policy for students caused some frustration among families, some saying it is too strict and expensive.
"As parents are we supposed to jump every time the school wants a certain color or certain type of dress code?" says Shannon Ponzio.
Ponzio is voicing her concerns about a proposed dress code for students at Lafayette Parish School Systems that could limit colors and types of jackets that would be allowed in schools.
"It's hard to find exactly what they want them to wear, my daughter was so upset the other day when it was cold out. I told her "put on your jacket", because it was 34 degrees out and it's a winter coat. She's like no and she started crying she's like I can't wear purple I can't do it," she says.
Ponzio is one of many parents voicing their concerns on social media, expressing that new winter jackets are not cheap.
"I already have to pay so much for the uniforms, especially for my daughter because I have 3 boys. So stuff can get passed down but it makes it super hard to deal with money wise and guilt wise," Ponzio said.
She tells KATC that it should be up to the parents and students what they wear to school.
"My kids shouldn't have to feel upset or nervous or telling me mom I can't do this, well yes you can because I bought it and it's cold and you're gonna wear it," she expresses.
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