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Board adopts updated nondiscrimination policies after legal summary; state rep urges input on special‑education bill
Summary
After a legal summary that Connecticut law protects gender identity and expression, the board voted to adopt edited nondiscrimination policies (removing a Title IX reference in one policy); State Rep. Tracy Mara used public comment to invite local input on House Bill 7,277 on special education funding.
The Darien Board of Education completed a second reading and adopted revisions to district nondiscrimination policies at its April meeting after a legal summary and board discussion.
Legal counsel summarized a written legal opinion and told the board that "Connecticut law still protects students and staff from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression," and said it is…
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