The Fulton City School District Board of Education heard the first reading for a number of policy changes for the district at Tuesday’s (May 10) regular meeting. As Superintendent of Schools, William Lynch read through more than 15 policy changes, most were merely grammatical or stylistic changes. However, for Policy #5410 Dignity for All Students Act, a change was made to include gender identity as a protected class against discrimination and bullying in schools. This change sparked discussion among the board regarding how the district addresses and handles the needs of transgender students.
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