‘Saggy Pants Bill’ Headed to Tennessee Governor

Supporters of a proposal that would prohibit students from dressing in an “indecent manner” at school say they would like to revisit the measure should it become law and make it stricter. The measure was sent to the governor on Monday after it passed the Senate 29-0 and the House 81-9. The legislation seeks to prohibit students from exposing “underwear or body parts in an indecent manner that disrupts the learning environment.” A stricter version of the proposal failed to pass the Legislature three years ago. That measure targeted individuals who wear pants below the waistline and imposed a fine of up to $250 and 160 hours of community service. Under the current proposal, school districts would decide a less severe punishment. Democrat Rep. Joe Towns said he may try to put more teeth in the bill if it becomes law.

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