School students can wear cardigans or jackets over uniform only while in class

Students in public schools have been restricted from wearing jackets or cardigans over their uniforms outside their classrooms.

On Tuesday, the Education Ministry’s policy planning and research division sent a memo instructing all public schools to adhere to Article 8 (b) of the School Uniform Code, and not make separate rules.

The provision in question states that students may wear a plain cardigan without a design, logo or badge, if they feel cold while in school.

It states that they do not need to obtain special permission to wear it.

With Tuesday’s memo, the Education Ministry warned schools against making their own uniform regulations.

“Students must use cardigans or jackets in a solid color, without hoods, and without a drawing or writing. Students can only wear cardigans or jackets while in the classroom,” reads the memo.

The Education Ministry also instructed schools not to turn the temperature of air conditioning systems in classrooms below 25 degrees Celsius.