Norfolk School Board rejects DEI suspension — with qualifications

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Norfolk Public Schools vote to reject Trump administration's DEI suspension

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- Norfolk Public Schools voted to reject President Donald Trump's executive order to ban DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, with some qualifications on Wednesday. K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says During a Wednesday afternoon school board meeting, members voted 5-2 to reject the executive order. Instead, members signed a revised form which would demonst…

Norfolk School Board rejects DEI suspension — with qualifications

Norfolk School Board votes against Trump's DEI ban but also chooses to ensure they comply with state laws.

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