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Board discusses conflicting federal and state guidance on Title VI attestation; public commenter warns of lawsuits
Summary
Board members raised concerns about differing language in U.S. Department of Education and Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance on Title VI; a public commenter urged the board to protect transgender students and warned that failing to do so could lead to lawsuits and reputational harm.
Board members discussed a recent packet of correspondence and attestations relating to Title VI compliance and federal administrative policy, saying state and federal guidance appear to differ and that the district has not signed any attestation pending further guidance.
The discussion matters because the district is reviewing whether to sign a certification related to compliance and because federal guidance and state responses could affect federal funding and district obligations.
Board members noted…
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