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Residents and students press St. Mary's County BOE for an Inclusive Schools resolution
Summary
Multiple students, parents and community members urged the Board of Education to adopt an explicit Inclusive Schools resolution to protect LGBTQ+ students and staff, citing safety, mental-health risks and inconsistent enforcement under current practices.
Cora Clancy, a student speaker, opened the public-comment sequence on inclusivity, saying the ‘‘lack of kindness and empathy’’ in schools is ‘‘heartbreaking’’ and urging more counselor-led classroom lessons that teach respect for LGBTQIA students and others.
Sam Kirk and other speakers reinforced that call, arguing inclusion is central to the schools’ mission. ‘‘When…
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