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Students and parents protest Firestone water-bottle restriction; board acknowledges concerns
Summary
Students, parents and Firestone High School students told the Akron Public School Board they oppose a new restriction that bans non‑clear and non‑plastic water bottles, saying it endangers students with medical needs and creates logistical problems.
Students and parents urged the Akron Public School Board on Sept. 8 to reverse a newly announced restriction at Firestone High School that bans metal and other non-clear water bottles, saying the change interferes with hydration and harms students with medical needs.
During public comment, which drew multiple students from Firestone, speakers described the rule as a sudden amendment communicated to families over the weekend and enforced at school the following day. “This policy places an unneeded burden on students seeking to meet their daily hydration needs, especially students with acute health needs,” one student told the board, saying two students he spoke with rely on bottles under a 504 plan.
Board members acknowledged receipt of emails and public comment. Member Reverend Harrison said the board had heard the students.
Student petition and medical concerns
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