GA School Board Drops Plan To Require Parental Permission for GLBT Clubs

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http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/04/041405gaSchools.htm

The Georgia State Board of Education has rejected a proposal that would have required parental permission for students to participate in any extracurricular activity.

The proposal did not name specifically LGBT clubs, but its intent was clear. It was proposed last month (story) by Schools Superintendent Kathy Cox after being requested by lawmakers who have tried for several years to squelch gay student support groups in Georgia high schools.

If approved, the measure would have required any student who wants to take part in any school-related club or after-school activity to get written permission from parents.