Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Local School Boards and School Divisions [8 VAC 20 ‑ 720]
Action Amendments Regarding Use of Controversial or Sensitive Instructional Materials
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 1/15/2014
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1/9/14  2:47 pm
Commenter: Christina Gonzalez, Instructional Specialist, Newport News

Reject this Ammendment
 

The wording of this amendment is far too vague.  The term "sensitive" is subjective in nature.  Who is responsible for deeming material controversial or sensitive?  What critiera will be used to make that determination?  Are we not teetering on the brink of censorship?

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