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Residents clash over diversity, parental rights and school health services at public comment
Summary
Four community speakers urged conflicting views on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), parental rights and in-school health services during the March 17 public-comment period at the Faribault school board meeting.
Four community members and a former board member used the March 17 public-comment period to press the Faribault Public School District School Board on diversity, equity and inclusion, parental rights and whether health providers can refer or provide services to students without parental consent.
Yvette Marthaler, identified herself as a former board member and Faribault resident, urged the board to retain DEI as a framework for public education and described DEI as a tool to expand opportunities for students. "It’s a framework for the work that you do in public education that provides an opportunity for all students," she said.
Mike Lambert, who identified himself as a…
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