As others have said uniforms are largely used as an added compliance measure in lower SES and largely minority areas with some exceptions. Comparing how uniforms will/are enforced in AA vs. PG is an apples to oranges comparison based on the demographics.

They rarely stop bullying or other concerns. They are simply compliance tools that often lead to overly punitive discipline practices.

Perfect example, Howard Co is regarded as the best district in the state and no schools have uniforms. They wouldn’t even dream of it. The parents would revolt.

HoCo does not

No public schools in Howard County have uniforms. They even ditched the PE uniform and kids can where whatever they'd like to gym class.

Anonymous wrote:I'm suprised by those saying that uniforms are worse to police than dress code.
My DD's bff was called out of class because her tank top straps were "too thin" and she was forced to have them measured. Another kid has been called out because her shirt was too low cut. Neither of those things are going to happen with a polo shirt.
We're in AACPS and have a ton of friends with kids at the magnets that have uniforms. I truly have never heard any of them complain about dress coding at those schools the way it happens at my DD's middle school.

Sounds like AACPS needs to make their dress code policy more specific. For those interested, this is PGCPS's:

Students can wear a headdress indoors for religious or health reasons only.
Shirts and blouses should be continuous from the neckline to the waist. The entire midsection should not show—also, no tank tops or muscle shirts.
No clothing, vulgar language, obscene pictures, weapons, drug/alcohol or drug paraphernalia, or tobacco products.
No identifiable gang/crew clothing or paraphernalia.
No see-through clothing.
Skirts, dresses, shorts, and spandex skirts should be approximately 6 inches below the buttocks or no shorter than fingertip level.
Students must secure pants at the waist – no sagging below the waist to expose undergarments.
Tights, stretch pants, leggings, and spandex body suits must be worn with clothing covering the buttocks.
Shoes must be worn at all times. A shoe is a covering for the foot. Students must wear sneakers or tennis shoes to PE.