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Visitor warns Hardin County board about reported rollback of DEI initiatives and asks district to prepare
Summary
A visitor representing the Hardin County Education Association told the board that a Lexington Herald-Leader report and state statements indicate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have been eliminated statewide and urged the board to consider protections for students, staff and programs.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, a visitor announced by the board as Lawson Barker addressed trustees on behalf of the Hardin County Education Association and urged local action in response to recent reporting and statements at the state level.
Barker cited a Lexington Herald-Leader story and comments attributed to the Kentucky Department of Education and asked, "What have we as a state eliminated and how will we as a county still provide opportunity and access for all?" Barker warned that the change could affect a broad range of school…
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