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Board hears lengthy public comment criticizing district transgender-related policies and citing studies

RSU 40 / MSAD 40 School Board · October 3, 2024
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Summary

Naomi used her public comment time to challenge district policies related to transgender youth, questioned whether those policies are 'equitable' or 'modern,' and cited multiple studies and organizations in support of her position; a board member verbally agreed but no policy action was taken at the meeting.

During audience-of-the-public, Naomi delivered a prepared statement responding to an email sent to the board and an attached article about transgender youth and suicide. Naomi said the board "serve[s] to ensure a safe, equitable, modern education" but argued the district's AC/ACAB policies are not equitable and instead favor transgender students. She said, "The words equitable and modern…

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