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Public commenters press board on religion, library books and Patriot program; board reiterates optional status
Summary
Multiple speakers urged changes to library materials, called for religious elements in schools, and defended or opposed the Patriot program. Board members said the Patriot program remains optional and asked school leaders to justify any future program terminations in public.
At the Feb. 10 meeting of the Board of Education of Harford County, six in-person public speakers urged the board to take action on school library materials, curriculum content and religious practice in schools. Speakers urged removing sexually explicit books, opposing “gender ideology” content, and requested more parental…
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