#school-policies

#school-policies

California Democrats are introducing a bill to prohibit school districts from adopting harmful 'forced outing' policies for LGBTQ students. [ more ]

Restricting cellphones in schools can have profound positive impacts on student behavior and social interactions. [ more ]

Ontario government to announce crackdown on cell phone use and vaping in schools, aiming to be a 'leader in this space'. [ more ]

High Court upholds Michaela Community School's ban on prayer rituals, reinforcing the school's right to enforce its policies. [ more ]

Allergy management in English schools varies widely.

One-third of schools lack allergy policy, and many do not provide training on symptoms or anaphylaxis. [ more ]

Ecole Emilie Tremblay in Whitehorse has unveiled a new policy allowing peanuts and tree nuts, with restrictions in place for younger grades if there are students with allergies.

Recent research questions the effectiveness of blanket food bans, leading to a potential shift towards other safety measures in schools.

The change in policy came after consultations with staff and families, and students have been educated on how to protect themselves from allergens. [ more ]

Right-wing media outlets criticized the LGBTQ+ inclusive policies of a school district in California.

The district's policies aim to prevent anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and provide resources for staff on LGBTQ+ identities. [ more ]

An 8-year-old Native American boy in Kansas was forced to get a haircut or face suspension from school due to a policy requiring boys to wear short hair.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has called on the school district to rescind the policy and allow the student to wear his hair long based on his cultural beliefs.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of students facing punishment at school for their clothing or hairstyle that reflects their cultural heritage. [ more ]