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School board adopts statement affirming dignity and rights of LGBT community after hateful public comment
Summary
After a lengthy public-comment period that included a speaker using anti-LGBT language, the New Hanover County Schools Board of Education added and approved a statement saying the district affirms the dignity and rights of LGBT students and staff; board action passed unanimously.
The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a board statement Tuesday reaffirming the district's commitment to a safe, welcoming environment for all students and staff after a public commenter used anti-LGBT language during the call to audience. The motion to add the statement to the agenda and the statement itself were approved by roll-call votes of 7–0.
The vote followed public discussion about whether the board could lawfully stop a speaker from addressing the board.…
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