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Public commenters urge stronger bullying enforcement; callers press board on parental-rights pledge and book bans
Summary
Parents told the school board they still see bullying they say is not being enforced, a speaker asked the board to adopt a parental-rights resolution and sign a 'Moms for Liberty' pledge, and a First Amendment advocate warned the district against book bans, citing Board of Education v. Pico (1982).
Multiple members of the public addressed Hernando County School Board members at the June 3 meeting, urging stricter enforcement of the student code of conduct around bullying and raising constitutional concerns about book removals. One speaker also asked the board to adopt a parental-rights resolution and consider signing a pledge promoted by Moms for Liberty.
Kimberly Mulrooney of Brooksville told the board she supports district anti-bullying programs but said “we're not following the student code of conduct. Most people aren't.” Mulrooney said some students remain afraid to report…
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