Legal Framework and Supreme Court Decisions The case of Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent School District revolves around students who wore armbands as a form of protest. The Supreme Court ruled that schools have the authority to implement dress codes if they believe clothing is disruptive or distracting to the educational setting. Additionally, most states have established laws that permit schools and school boards to create regulations regarding dress codes. This is intended to ensure that schools maintain a disruption-free and safe environment