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Public commenters press Cobb schools on special-education supports, book removals, ICE policy and safety concerns

2325467 · January 16, 2025
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Summary

During public comment at the Feb. 13, 2025 Cobb County School District meeting, parents and community members described gaps in special-education services, challenged recent book removals, asked about district policy toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and raised safety and communications concerns.

During the public-comment portion of the Cobb County School District Board of Education meeting on Feb. 13, 2025, multiple speakers urged the board and superintendent to address shortcomings in special-education services, to reverse or reconsider recent book removals, to clarify district procedures if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appears at schools, and to respond to allegations about the district communications team's conduct.

The comments matter because they address district policies that affect students' access to services, classroom materials, and safety — areas that board members and district leaders identify as central to their responsibilities.

Tova Ringlin, speaking as “a special…

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