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First reading on JROTC draws hundreds and sharply divided public comment
Summary
The board held a first reading on restoring access to JROTC; Assemblymember Fiona Ma and many students and veterans spoke in favor, while anti-war and student-advocacy groups opposed the program’s military ties and costs during budget cuts.
The board formally introduced a first-reading item on restoring or supporting access to Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs and referred the matter to committee for additional review.
Assemblymember Fiona Ma urged the board to support the program, saying it provides leadership opportunities and is not a recruitment tool:…
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