Oregon school board OKs ban on Black Lives Matter flags

[TexasTowelie]

NEWBERG — The school board in Newberg, Oregon, has voted to ban on pride flags, flags reading Black Lives Matter and any broadly “political” signs, clothing, and other items.

The school board voted Tuesday, four to three, to enact the ban, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. The board’s three-member policy committee is set to outline what constitutes “political.”

The action goes against recent state efforts to highlight support for students, including the Oregon Department of Education’s Black Lives Matter October 2020 resolution and recent efforts to help LGBTQ+ students.

Supporters of the flags said they made students feel seen and help students who are being bullied, while supporters of the ban said the signs were “divisive,” and that signs don’t make people feel safe.

Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2021/08/oregon-school-board-oks-ban-on-black-lives-matter-flags.html

[JT45242]

1. the law suit practically writes itself -- clear violation of Tinker precedent

Tinker v Des Moines is settled case law. If they discipline for exercising free speech within reason (BLM< Pride, heck even MAGA), they are subject to a civil suit.

My kid would be wearing something the first day of school. Some parents should be thanking the school board for the free money to go to college when they sue.

[jimfields33]

2. Can kids where trump is great tee shirts?

If they can, you are right. Easy win!