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Marlboro BOE abolishes Policy 5756 on transgender students after heated public comments and board discussion
Summary
The Marlboro Township Board of Education voted to abolish Policy 5756 (transgender students) after public comment and a lengthy board exchange over policy procedure and distribution of redlined drafts; two other policies moved forward on first and second readings.
The Marlboro Township Board of Education voted to abolish Policy 5756, the district's policy on transgender students, during its regular meeting on Feb. 25, 2025, after a round of public comments and discussion among board members.
Board members said the decision followed public feedback and committee review. The vote followed a broader policy package that included a first reading of Policy 5512 (harassment, intimidation or bullying) and a second reading of Policy 8420 (emergency and crisis situations). The roll call recorded approval of the three policy items; board leadership announced that Policy 5756 is abolished.
Why it matters: the abolition of a district policy governing transgender students drew sustained public comment from residents and…
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