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District removes possible web references to avoid federal certification flag, board to return certification
Summary
In response to a U.S. Department of Education–related certification request, district staff removed website content that might be interpreted as DEI-related and plan to sign a state-provided certification to maintain federal funds while seeking further guidance from the Virginia Department of Education.
Franklin County Public Schools staff told the board on April 7 they received a federal certification request routed through the Virginia Department of Education asking divisions to certify certain practices as a condition of continued federal funding. Staff said the required certification indicates the school division must affirm compliance with federal terms and that certain…
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