The government of El Salvador implemented mandatory nationwide dress and hairstyle codes for the nation’s schools this week to “ strengthen discipline and civic values” among public school students.

The code, which went into effect on Wednesday, calls for students to wear a clean and tidy uniform and appropriate haircuts. Students must also exhibit proper presentation and enter schools in an orderly manner and with “respectful greetings.”

The code was one of the first measures signed by El Salvador’s new education minister, Karla Trigueros, who was sworn in to the position by President Nayib Bukele last week. Trigueros shared a copy of the memorandum on social media this week.

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