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Sarasota board adopts religious-expression policy for meetings despite legal concerns; vote 3–1
Summary
The board approved a new policy (2.223) allowing invocation-style religious expression at school board meetings, drawing objections from residents and legal concerns cited during public comment. The motion passed 3–1.
The Sarasota County School Board voted to adopt a new policy, 2.223, governing religious expression at school board meetings on Nov. 18.
After residents and faith leaders offered opposing views, the board voted in favor of the policy on a recorded roll call (three yes, one no), according to the meeting transcript. Supporters said the policy would provide a meaningful…
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