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((South County Mail)) Friction Erupts Over Francis Howell School District’s Policy Amendments

Excerpt: The board pushed through a mandate prohibiting teachers from broaching gender identity in student discussions without the green light from parent or guardian. The community fractures in the wake of this decision. One camp rally behind the change as a crucial shield against potential legal squabbles and a safeguard for parental rights.

Picturing an instance where a tot was exposed to discussions of sexual liking, one proponent surmised, “it’s an uphill battle when schools override our voice. ” In their book, crossing such lines without soliciting parental input is akin to traversing a tightrope sans safety net.

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