PENN HILLS — Students in the Penn Hills School District can no longer wear hoodies.
A post on the district website outlines a dress code change for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.
The district says the hood presents a safety concern and could also disrupt the educational process.
"That's the thing for all the kids, the sweatshirts. I don't see nothing wrong with it," said Jay Butler, a parent.
It says hoodie garments will not be permitted to be worn in grades Pre-K through 12 during the school day. Any student who wears a hoodie to school must take it off and put it in their backpack or locker.
Students who violate the new dress code policy may be disciplined, according to the district.
CLICK HERE to read the entire dress code policy change.
"They need to have a dress code like they do in Catholic schools. I think that would change a lot of things,” said Salmon.