What not to wear? Florida schools grapple with students clothing choices. [Video]

The big story: What’s appropriate for students to wear at school?

Amid all the debate over what books kids should read and whether they should carry cell phones in classrooms, the discussion over dress code never goes away.

In Pasco County, the buzz has been over shirt length. A year ago, a school board member called for restrictions, saying students — particularly girls — were showing too much midriff.

The board spent hours on the topic, adopting and rescinding rules as they got complaints and questions all around. Now the issue is back for another round. Some officials wish they would focus on more critical issues, such as attendance. Read more here.

Taxes: Hillsborough County voters will get another chance to decide whether to increase their property tax rateto support public school teacher salaries. Voters narrowly rejected such a proposal two years ago. “I would not be bringing this referendum forward if I did not feel the urgent need for Hillsborough County …