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To: lexfreedom

I thought the school agreed to get the parents permission before teaching the homosexual agenda?


2 posted on 08/09/2006 6:34:52 PM PDT by Peach (Prayers for Israel and all who love her.)
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To: Peach
I thought the school agreed to get the parents permission before teaching the homosexual agenda?

Precisely the problem. The school refuses to adhere to the law, and misstates guidelines to support its refusal: http://lps.lexingtonma.org

Paul Ash, school superintendent press release:
The Massachusetts Department of Education, which is responsible for administering Section 32A, has explained that activities and materials designed to promote tolerance and respect for individuals, including recognition of differences in sexual orientation "without further instruction on the physical and sexual implications" do not trigger the notice and opt out provisions of Section 32A. Under this standard, staff has no obligation to notify parents of discussions, activities, or materials that simply reference same-gender parents or that otherwise recognize the existence of differences in sexual orientation. Accordingly, I expect teachers to continue to allow children access to such activities and materials to the extent appropriate to children�s ages, to district goals of respecting diversity, and to the curriculum.

8 posted on 08/09/2006 6:44:57 PM PDT by lexfreedom
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To: Peach

What are you reading that makes you think that? Ash specifically said he would NOT let parents opt out.


9 posted on 08/09/2006 6:45:51 PM PDT by gidget7 (PC is the huge rock, behind which lies hide!)
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