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Cabarrus board advances five policies for first reading after attorney review tied to federal guidance
Summary
At its Sept. 15 meeting the Cabarrus County Board of Education moved five policies to first reading after attorneys recommended removing DEI-related language in response to a federal "Dear Colleague" letter; the board voted 6-1 to approve the first read and directed further policy-committee review on parent-notice language.
The Cabarrus County Board of Education on Sept. 15 advanced five district policies for a first reading after district attorneys recommended removing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) language following federal guidance. Board members voted on the first read 6-1.
Dr. Sandy Ward, a district presenter, told the board the policies "are policies related to removal of DEI language and policies, and this came as a…
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