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Palm Beach School Board Repeals Inclusion Policies Amid Controversy

7/19/2025

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In a controversial move, the Palm Beach County School Board voted to repeal its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies on July 16, bowing to pressure from the Trump administration's threats to cut federal funding. This decision, made despite significant public outcry, left many advocates for inclusion feeling disheartened and betrayed.

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In a controversial move, the Palm Beach County School Board voted to repeal its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies on July 16, bowing to pressure from the Trump administration's threats to cut federal funding. This decision, made despite significant public outcry, left many advocates for inclusion feeling disheartened and betrayed.