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RSU 04 board advances first reading to remove transgender/gender-expansive policy JB
Summary
The RSU 04 School Board voted to advance a first reading to remove policy JB (Transgender and Gender-Expansive Students), sending the issue to the policy committee for review and possible replacement guidance.
The RSU 04 School Board advanced a motion — by a vote to grant a first reading — to remove policy JB (Transgender and Gender-Expansive Students) and directed the matter to the policy and personnel committee for review and possible replacement.
Board member Scott argued the policy was not legally required and said the policy had been presented to the board in the past as a legal necessity. “It's not a required policy. We do not have to have this policy,” Scott said, urging removal so the policy committee could revisit the issue and propose alternatives before the next school year.
Other trustees raised sharply contrasting concerns. Board member Matt…
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