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Berkeley County Schools urges neutrality and enforces code of conduct amid talk of student walkouts
Summary
District leaders told the school board they are aware of circulating plans for student walkouts tied to national immigration issues and that the system will remain neutral; unauthorized absences will be handled under the student code of conduct with an emphasis on instruction and safety.
A district representative speaking on behalf of Superintendent Sacks told the Berkeley County Schools board that staff have seen circulating community concerns about possible student walkouts tied to national immigration debates and reminded the public that the district’s priority is instruction and safety.
“Instruction first. Safety always,” the representative said, emphasizing the district will not organize or facilitate politically driven student activity. The…
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