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Committee flags draft affirmative-action language for legal review
Summary
Directors questioned draft language in policy 401.1 about affirmative-action standards, citing potential conflict with federal statute and contested executive orders; staff said legal counsel and ISB will review the district's affirmative-action and equal-opportunity employment plans, with a fuller look planned for December.
Directors raised legal questions about proposed affirmative-action language in policy 401.1 during the Policy & Governance Committee meeting of the Iowa City Comm School District.
Director (Speaker 7) said the change was not highlighted in the table of contents and asked whether the new language remains appropriate given recent changes and legal challenges. "Like, is…
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