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Board adopts parents' bill of rights and restrooms policy after heated debate over legal conflict
Summary
The Monongalia County Board of Education voted 3‑2 to adopt a new 'parents' bill of rights' policy and, after extended debate about federal circuit precedent and state instructions, also adopted Policy 7421 on restrooms and changing facilities.
The Monongalia County Board of Education on Dec. 16 adopted two new, contested policies — a 'parents' bill of rights' and a policy on restrooms and changing facilities — after extended debate about legal conflicts and potential state consequences.
Superintendent (unnamed) recommended adoption of Policy 5780.01, described in materials as a 'parents' bill of rights.' A board member expressed concern that the policy is redundant and framed as a political statement; nonetheless the motion to adopt…
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