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Board repeals district equity policy after hours of testimony and debate
Summary
After public comment from dozens of speakers and extended debate, District 11’s board voted to repeal Policy AG, the district equity policy; supporters urged its retention while opponents argued for its removal. The board approved repeal by majority vote.
The District 11 Board of Education voted 6–1 to repeal Policy AG (the district’s equity policy), a move that drew dozens of public commenters and extended discussion among board members.
Supporters of the policy, including community members and parents, urged the board to keep the policy in place as a tool to reduce achievement gaps and protect vulnerable students. Several speakers said repealing equity language would cut supports for English learners, students experiencing poverty or trauma, and historically underserved…
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