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School uniforms make getting ready for school easier, which can improve punctuality.

When uniforms are mandatory, parents and students do not spend time choosing appropriate outfits for the school day. According to a national survey, over 90% of US school leaders believe school uniform or formal dress code policies “eliminate wardrobe battles with kids,” make it “easier to get kids ready in the morning,” and create a “time saving in the morning.” [32] Tracey Marinelli, Superintendent of the Lyndhurst School District in New Jersey, credited the district’s uniform policy for reducing the number of students running late. Lyndhurst student Mike Morreale agreed, stating that “it’s so much easier to dress than having to search for clothes and find out that something doesn’t match.” [6][7]

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