Congratulations to the Board of Education for taking action to limit the distribution through schools of controversial flyers. The MCEA Rep Assembly approved a motion earlier this year calling on the Board of Education to do just that, based on concerns raised by so many MCEA members. For details, see the article below in the Washington Post.
Montgomery school board bans nonprofits from distributing fliers at middle, high schools
Washington Post
Michael Alison Chandler
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted Monday to bar nonprofit groups from distributing fliers to middle and high school students, following protests over a leaflet sent home earlier this year that many students and educators considered anti-gay.
The new policy, approved on a 6 to 1 vote with one member absent, forbids the distribution of leaflets from any outside organization, except government agencies or PTAs. The fliers, which often advertise sports leagues or service projects, can still be posted in designated areas in middle and high schools, and can continue to be sent home with elementary students.... (cont.)
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