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Caledonia board tables NEOLA policy changes after heated debate over counseling and parental rights
Summary
After extended debate over whether NEOLA policy language would limit staff counseling on abortion-related topics and conflict with parental rights, the board failed to pass an amendment and voted to table final action until further review.
The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education on May 20 tabled a package of NEOLA policy revisions after a heated discussion among members over language that would govern staff interactions with students on sensitive topics.
Board members spent more than an hour debating two alternate texts — the district attorney's recommended "Option 1" and a district-edited "Option 2" — that differ in how they describe permissible counseling and assistance. Tim, a board member, moved to adopt Option 2,…
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