Consequently their test scores and attitudes improved. One teacher stated that " I have never seen so many children change their overall attitude in the classroom in just a matter of a few weeks." Studies show school uniforms are more successful in elementary schools, where students are not so intent on their individuality.(Stover) And, experts recommend placing students in uniforms at a young age so they become accustomed to a program. This allows there to be no focus on material items and the children's focus remains on education from the start. Stover(1990) states that most supporters of uniforms agree the program will not succeed unless school officials gain the support of a large majority of parents from the beginning. President Bill Clinton endorsed school uniforms in his 1996 State of the Union Address, and this endorsement was followed by the distribution of a United States Department of Education Manual on School Uniforms to the nations" 16,000 school districts. This manual is used as a guide to help schools incorporate uniform policies and standardized dress codes into their extensive safe school programs. The decision whether to adopt a uniform policy is made by states, local school districts, and schools. For uniforms to be a success, as with all other school programs, the parents and teachers must be involved. The following information from Time Magazine, provides parents, teachers, and school leaders in whether to adopt a school uniform policy. 1. Get parents involved from the beginning. 2. Protect students" religious expression. a. A school uniform policy must accommodate students whose religious beliefs are burdened by a uniform policy. 3. Protect students" other rights of expression. a. A uniform policy may not prohibit students from wearing or displaying expressive items, as long as they do not disrupt the rights of others. 4. Determine whether to have a voluntary or mandatory uniform policy.