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Parents urge caution over Trevor Project hotline on student IDs and call for African‑American parent advisory council
Summary
Public commentators at the Travis Unified meeting urged the district to review requirements under AB 727 before printing The Trevor Project hotline on student ID cards, and several speakers called for establishment of an African American Parent Advisory Council to improve cultural oversight.
Two public commenters raised concerns about student safety and equity during public comment.
Laurie Hughes, a district photographer and child‑safety advocate (speaker 17), told the board she supports resources for students but said AB 727 — which will require The Trevor Project hotline on student ID cards beginning 07/01/2026 — raises risks because the organization’s online spaces include chat features that can allow minors to interact with adults. "When schools place contact information on student ID cards, it carries authority and trust. We must ensure that we are not directing children to, exposing them to harm," Hughes said, and asked the board to ensure parents are clearly informed and that the district assess risks and supports.
Leanne Caradine (speaker 21), a TUSD parent and educator, and a commenter speaking on behalf of another educator called for the formal creation of an African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC), saying the district lacks consistent cultural oversight and that recent Black History Month activities at Golden West Middle School illustrated the need for a formal stakeholder filter incorporated into the LCAP process.
The board asked the superintendent to follow up; the superintendent said staff have begun meeting with community members to plan next steps.
Context: The comments referenced AB 727 (effective 07/01/2026) and raised questions about parental notification, online resource safety, and district processes to prevent culturally insensitive materials reaching students. The board requested that the superintendent and staff review the materials and return with more information.
