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Speakers urge Palm Beach school board to reinstate DEI policies; callers cite federal funding threats and recent court rulings
Summary
Several public speakers told the board to restore diversity, equity and inclusion policies removed last month, arguing the changes harm vulnerable students and pointing to recent court decisions affecting federal guidance.
Multiple public speakers urged the Palm Beach County School Board to reinstate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies that the board rescinded last month.
Jackie Nearing, a licensed clinical social worker and PTA representative, told the board that restrictions on DEI programs have removed resources that supported students from diverse backgrounds and urged the district to explore…
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