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Board debates new policy on non‑school‑sponsored student groups after PSBA guidance and federal case reference
Summary
Board members and staff discussed proposed Policy 122.1 to govern non‑school‑sponsored student groups meeting during non‑instructional time, citing PSBA guidance, the Equal Access Act and a recent Eastern District of Pennsylvania decision involving Twin Valley as reasons for the policy separation and clarifications about supervision and non‑discrimination.
The board engaged in an extended discussion of proposed Policy 122.1, which would separately address non‑school‑sponsored student groups that meet during limited open forum time (non‑instructional periods) and are not district‑sponsored extracurriculars.
Director Girthi introduced the matter, noting PSBA (Pennsylvania School Boards Association) recommends a separate policy for legal liability reasons tied to the Equal Access Act. One board member asked why this language should be carved out of Policy 122; staff responded that PSBA suggested a separate 122.1 to make the legal basis for limited…
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