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San Francisco school board restores JROTC programs after months of debate
Summary
After hours of testimony from students, parents and community groups, the San Francisco Board of Education voted to restore Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs at seven high schools while leaving questions about PE/graduation credit to a later, publicly noticed action.
The San Francisco Board of Education voted May 12 to restore access to Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs at seven district high schools, overturning a prior phase‑out and directing the superintendent to reinstate the courses for 2009–10.
The vote followed more than three hours of public comment and a lengthy staff review. Supporters — including dozens of current and former cadets, instructors and parents — told the board that JROTC provides leadership, community service and increased college attendance for many students. Opponents, including veterans and community activists, argued JROTC serves as a military recruitment tool and questioned whether the classes meet state physical education standards.
Why it matters: The board’s action restores an option that affects hundreds of students and several district programs. The decision separates two…
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