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Students, staff urge Chico Unified board not to remove pride flags, citing student safety
Summary
Multiple students and staff told the board that classroom pride flags signal support and safety for LGBTQ+ students and warned that removing such symbols risks harm to vulnerable students; speakers cited national youth-mental-health statistics and asked the board to prioritize student wellbeing.
During the public‑comment period at the Oct. 15 Chico Unified board meeting, students and staff urged the district not to remove classroom pride flags and emphasized the flags’ role in making LGBTQ+ students feel safe.
Fifteen‑year‑old Valerie Torres of Pleasant Valley High School told the board she spoke for students who are afraid to use their voices: "The pride flag is a symbol of love, identity, and a community,"…
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