Select one underlined phrase from the passage that helps the reader understand the meaning of the word mandatory in paragraph 8.
This is not the stereotypical school uniform associated with private
schools-pleated plaid skirt with a blouse for girls, a button-down shirt
a necktie and dark pants for boys. Instead, these are mostly khaki and
blue or khaki and red shirt blouse and skirt pants uniforms.
According to the U. S. Department of Education, wearing a uniform can
decrease the risk of violence and theft, instill discipline and help school
oñicials recognize intruders who come to the school
As a former teacher, principal and superintendent and now a policy and
law scholar, I am skeptical about such claims.
Research on the effects of school uniforms is still nascent. And the
findings on the impact of school uniforms on student behavior.
discipline connection to the school attendance and academic gains is
at best mixed
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