Florida high school alters 80 'immodest' yearbook photos of students

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A Florida high school is facing backlash for altering the yearbook photos of 80 female students to add clothing to their chests and shoulders.

The school district told local media the changes were made to ensure the photos met the dress code, which says girls’ shirts must be “modest”.

But critics pointed to yearbook photos of male students left unedited despite violating the same standards.

The digital alterations were made without permission, the students say.

Bartram Trail High School’s yearbook co-ordinator – a female teacher – made the decision to edit the photos after determining they had violated