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New dress code is tricky, doable, Suffolk board told
12:05 am - The School Board attorney urged members Thursday night to review concerns about a proposed student dress code that limits cross-gender apparel, but he stopped short of recommending they nix the plan.

Suffolk weighs ban on students wearing cross-gender clothing
Calling it a health and safety issue, the board is to discuss dress code changes that bar clothing "that is not in keeping with a student's gender and causes a disruption."

Va. Beach schools chief: Budget cuts are painful but needed
Superintendent James Merrill said schools need to close a $39.3 million shortfall for 2012-13. Among other cuts are junior varsity sports, summer school programs and hundreds of teachers and staff.
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