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Virginia Beach board sends new student‑demonstrations policy back to committee after heated debate
Summary
The board voted 6–5 to return a proposed six‑page policy on student‑led demonstrations to the Policy Review Committee after several members said it was more restrictive than the prior policy and raised First Amendment concerns; PRC members said the draft prioritized student safety and clarity.
The Virginia Beach City Public Schools board on Tuesday voted 6–5 to send a newly drafted policy on student‑led demonstrations back to the Policy Review Committee for additional review, after a wide‑ranging debate over whether the draft was overly restrictive.
The Policy Review Committee brought forward Policy 5‑40, a rewritten six‑page draft that defines student rights and responsibilities, approval processes, school responsibilities, third‑party involvement and prohibited conduct. Cammy Linetti, the school board attorney, told members the draft "will meet the basics of [the] First Amendment," and described changes drawn from other divisions and…
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