Uggs Banned in Philadelphia School

Ugg school ban?

Why Did a School Ban Open Top Boots?

School rules can really suck sometimes.

Take the Pottstown Middle School's new dress code rule, banning kids from wearing Uggs.

Not surprisingly, parents and students were upset over the ban of "open top boots," a rule put into motion to keep kids from sneaking contraband into school.

Pottstown School District director of community relations John Armato tells the Pottstown Mercury that it's mainly Uggs to blame.

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I thought those boots might be the root of all evil.

Parents received a letter that students could not wear mid-calf boots, presumably because kids are smuggling their cell phones in the boots.

Cell phones and other electronic devices are forbidden in class.

The letter stated, "Students may continue to wear outdoor boots to and from school to protect them from cold, snow and ice but need to change into a pair of sneakers or shoes before entering homeroom. Students may also continue to wear lace up, tight at the ankle, boots, shoes and high top sneakers."

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Armato noted that it's not that much different from their rule to remove coats and hats when they get into school to prevent similar contraband smuggling.

What next? Banning pockets on jeans? Certainly kids will find a way to smuggle their cell phone in other places besides their Uggs.

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