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West York board reviews first-read policy changes on opt-outs, attendance and school security
Summary
At a first reading, the board reviewed policy updates prompted by legal changes: parental opt-outs limited to specific lessons per a Supreme Court decision, attendance rules tied to school-code changes with new notice requirements, and updated weapons-notification and school security training obligations; the board asked clarifying questions and will see the items again for second reading.
The West York Area School Board reviewed first-reading revisions to several district policies on Feb. 10, prompted by changes in law and court guidance.
Administration reviewed policy 105.2 on exemptions from instruction, noting ‘‘It was a Supreme Court case, which said that there should be an exemption . . . for specific lessons’’ and emphasizing that opt-outs are limited to narrowly specified instruction (religious belief or certain moral objections), not entire courses. The presenter told the board the…
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