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Lakewood board vows to protect student rights amid state bills, federal orders

2218756 · February 3, 2025
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At a Feb. 3 rescheduled meeting, the Lakewood City Schools Board of Education said it will work with counsel to interpret recent Ohio legislation and federal executive orders and reaffirmed its commitment to support students, including transgender students; the board said it may issue a formal resolution after legal review.

President Katzenberger said the Lakewood City Schools Board of Education will work with legal counsel to interpret recently passed state bills and federal executive orders and will consider issuing a board resolution if necessary to protect students’ rights and well-being.

"We are a community that prides itself on being a place where all students belong and feel welcome," President Katzenberger said, adding that the district's "main purpose as educators and as a community is to protect the safety and well-being of our students."

The board's remarks came during the rescheduled meeting from Jan. 21, held Feb. 3.…

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