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Parents outraged after AISD staff allegedly suggests tracking students' menstrual cycles (ktxs.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by ByteOnBikes@slrpnk.net to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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ABILENE, Texas — Students at Clack Middle School were allegedly told by a staff member that they would begin tracking menstrual cycles for female students.

KTXS reached out to Abilene ISD about the situation and they gave the following statement.

Abilene ISD is aware of allegations regarding an inappropriate comment made by a staff member at Clack Middle School. The district is actively investigating these allegations, and the staff member has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. We take every allegation of employee misconduct seriously. Our teachers and staff are expected to follow the highest standards of professional and personal conduct to protect the best interests of our students and schools.

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[–] errer@lemmy.world 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

"This is a violation of their first amendment rights," one parent said.

Pretty sure it’s the 4th amendment…

[–] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 7 points 2 weeks ago

It could be the first as well, given the religious motivations of the law.