DES MOINES --- Waterloo School District officials defended the district's dress code policy in front of a state administrative judge for the second time in as many years Monday.

WATERLOO — A state administrative law judge has recommended the state Board of Education strike down a dress code imposed by the Waterloo Schools earlier this year.

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) -- The Waterloo school board is seeking funds to help families who will need financial assistance to buy clothes for their children under its new dress code.

WATERLOO, Iowa — The Waterloo Community School District will rewrite a student dress code after an administrative law judge ruled last week that the policy exceeds district authority.