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Board debates new Policy 122.1 on non–school-sponsored student groups after PSBA guidance

Downingtown Area SD Committee of the Whole · November 25, 2025
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Summary

Board members and administrators discussed proposed Policy 122.1, which separates limited open‑forum rules for non–school‑sponsored student groups from other extracurricular policies following PSBA guidance and recent litigation cited by members.

The Downingtown Area SD Policy Committee presented a proposed Policy 122.1 to clarify rules for non–school‑sponsored student groups that meet during non‑instructional school hours.

Director Gerthe said Policy 122.1 was recommended by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) to address legal liability and to distinguish limited open‑forum student activities from district‑sponsored…

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