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Parents, advocacy groups urge Ann Arbor school board to keep 'board‑designated' status for parent/advisory groups
Summary
Dozens of public commenters told the Ann Arbor Public Schools board that proposed revisions to Policy 1,300—removing 'board‑designated' speaking status—would silence marginalized families and reduce access; speakers asked the board to preserve written comments and group reports.
Dozens of parents, teachers and community members told the Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education on March 17 that proposed changes to Policy 1,300 would reduce access for marginalized families and community organizations.
During a 45‑minute public comment period, speakers representing Asian, Arab, Black and LGBTQ+ parent groups and other community organizations said board‑designated status and the ability to submit written comments help people with child‑care, disability, transportation,…
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