Student urges district plan to handle protests, urges training and clear protocols

Mar 3, 2026

A student speaker requested the district create a clear protocol on student demonstrations and guidance about students' First Amendment rights, and proposed a student senate and neutral staff training to reduce disruption while protecting speech.

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A student who identified herself as Priyal de Cartland used public comment time at the March 2 board meeting to urge Berkeley County Schools to adopt a districtwide plan that clarifies how student demonstrations would be handled and how students' First Amendment rights would be protected.

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