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 School uniforms have lately become popular in many private and even some public schools. “Urban schools across the United States have turned to uniforms to help combat gang colors and violence, inspire discipline, and reduce pressures on kids who can’t afford the latest Abercrombie & Fitch fashions.” (Cook 1). Many states, such as California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia, have set up school uniform regulations (U.S. Department of Education 4). According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who are safe, secure, and learn American values and good citizenship are better students (U.S. Department of Education 1). Schools should enforce school uniforms because they combat gangs and gang colors, help students focus, and prevent social embarrassment and raise self-esteem.