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South San Antonio ISD board approves state-mandated DEI compliance certification after debate
Summary
Board members voted to certify compliance with new Texas statutes restricting diversity, equity and inclusion duties in district operations and classroom instruction following a lengthy discussion about the law's vagueness and staff protections.
The South San Antonio ISD Board of Managers voted Sept. 15 to approve a district certification required under new Texas Education Code provisions restricting diversity, equity and inclusion duties and certain classroom instruction.
The vote, taken at the board's September meeting, formalized a required certification that the district will not require employees to perform DEI duties and that classroom instruction will comply with the new statutory prohibitions. Superintendent Dr. Hinojosa and the district attorney recommended approval, and the motion passed by roll call.
Board members and the superintendent said the district already does not teach or require the types of instruction the…
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