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School board votes 6-3 to certify compliance with federal guidance on diversity policies
Summary
The Virginia Beach School Board voted 6-3 April 8 to direct the superintendent to sign a federal certification and to begin renaming and reviewing division equity programs and policies to comply with U.S. Department of Education guidance tied to Title VI and related documents.
The Virginia Beach School Board voted 6-3 on April 8 to direct the superintendent to sign a certification of compliance with recent U.S. Department of Education guidance and to take steps the board said will align division programs and policies with that guidance.
The measure, introduced by School Board member David Culpepper and seconded by Mr. Belensteel, directs the superintendent to work with legal counsel to rename the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, suspend any educational program offerings found not to comply with federal guidance, and present recommended policy and strategic-framework changes by late May. Chair Kathleen Brown brought the motion to a vote after extended public comment and nearly two hours of board debate.
Why it matters: Chair Kathleen Brown said the division receives federal funds totaling $74,285,975, and the board framed the vote as a way to preserve those federal dollars,…
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