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Abington board praises student protest rights; public speakers voice sharp disagreement over timing and taxes
Summary
Board members told students they support peaceful protest while reminding them of attendance rules; public commenters offered both strong support for student civic action and sharp criticism that walkouts are unsafe or inappropriate during school time. The board and superintendent said policies and attendance consequences will be applied consistently.
The Abington Board of School Directors opened its Feb. 10 meeting with a prepared statement acknowledging a planned high-school student walkout over immigration-enforcement practices and affirming students' First Amendment rights. The statement also reminded students that school attendance and recordkeeping are legal obligations and that administrators had informed students about possible consequences if they participated.
Multiple board members then spoke in support of the students. Board member Mister Mohammed framed the walkout in the context of Black History Month and…
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