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Brevard board narrows broadcast of non‑agenda public comments; policy approved unanimously
Summary
The Brevard Public Schools Board approved a revision to its public comment policy (G48 PO0169.1) that stops live broadcasting of non‑agenda public comments while keeping those comments on the record; supporters cited legal limits on airing certain speech, while critics warned the change could reduce public participation.
The Brevard Public Schools Board on March 11 approved a revision to policy G48 PO0169.1 that ends live broadcasting of non‑agenda public comments while preserving the opportunity for the public to speak during board meetings. The vote was unanimous.
Supporters said the change protects students and staff from airing potentially inappropriate or private information over public broadcast media and cited legal guidance. “What we have decided to not do is to allow, over our airwaves,…
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