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Hundreds of students and residents urge trustees to drop proposed flag restrictions; students call policy vague and harmful
Summary
A proposed board policy to restrict flags and symbolic displays on district property drew lengthy public comment from students, parents and alumni who said the draft is vague, would chill expression and harm students’ sense of safety; speakers urged trustees not to adopt Policy 6115.3.
Dozens of students, parents and community members urged the Western Plaster Unified School District Board of Trustees to abandon a draft policy that would limit displays of flags and other symbolic items on district property. "The pride flag is more than just a symbol. It is a message to every student that they are valued and safe here," resident Jennifer Sands told the board during public comment. Students and alumni described the proposed policy as vague and unenforceable.…
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