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Board debates high school handbook language on withholding diplomas for unpaid balances
Summary
Board members discussed whether the high school handbook should allow withholding the physical diploma for unpaid student balances and sought clearer written policy; members emphasized protecting students who have met academic requirements and clarifying guardian responsibility for balances incurred while minors.
During discussion of the Norwalk High School handbook, board members raised concerns about language that could allow the district to withhold a student’s physical diploma for unpaid balances such as fees, lost library books or college‑credit penalties.
One board member said the board should provide clearer policy language and avoid withholding diplomas from students who have earned them academically. The member asked the district to…
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