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Palm Beach County School Board adopts revisions that repeal several DEI policies after heated public comment
Summary
After more than an hour of public comment opposing rollbacks, the Palm Beach County School Board voted to adopt multiple revised policies that remove or change language tied to the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The votes passed with two board members recorded in opposition on several items.
The Palm Beach County School Board on [date not specified in the record] adopted a package of revised policies that, in the versions approved by the board, remove or revise language connected to the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.
The board voted to adopt revisions affecting multiple policies cited in staff materials, including policy 1.091 (audit committee language), 3.05 (equal employment opportunity policy), 6.142 (diversity in business practices), 6.143 (diversity and equitable utilization in business), 6.1434 (small business enterprise program) and 7.081 (non‑discrimination statement). Board members repeatedly considered but rejected motions to temporarily “suspend” those policies instead of adopting the staff‑recommended revisions; the suspension motions were moved by board member Mr. Ferguson and failed. Several final votes carried with Ms. Savallero and Mr. Ferguson recorded as opposed to the majority.
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