The Natchitoches Parish School Board adopted a resolution at a Special Called meeting on April 30 to join the State of Louisiana in litigation against the U.S. Department of Education and other federal defendants to challenge the Final Rule.
Natchitoches Parents and Community,
As many of you have become aware, new Title IX regulations have been adopted by the federal government. These regulations have the potential to have far reaching impacts in our schools. The Board shares the concerns of the community and is taking immediate legal action, along with other districts, to prevent the implementation of these new regulations in Natchitoches Parish Schools. President Benefield will convene a special called meeting on Tuesday April 30th at 5 pm in the NPSB Title I Media Center to express the board’s opposition to the proposed changes and to join the State of Louisiana and other Louisiana school districts in a federal lawsuit.
No one disputes that there is always a need and desire to protect all children. Our concern lies in how the new regulations expand Title IX into areas that Congress has intentionally chosen not to address, and with provisions that are grossly inconsistent with Title IX’s history and legislative record.
State Superintendent Dr. Brumley has already informed all Louisiana Superintendents not to change any policies in response to the USDOE announced rule changes. The Board is appreciative of the work of State Superintendent Dr. Brumley, Governor Landry, and Attorney General Liz Murrill for their prompt response and due diligence to address this matter.
Our priorities for Natchitoches Parish schools will remain that student learning is our highest priority and student safety is our greatest responsibility. Attached is our proposed resolution we will vote on tomorrow and Dr. Brumley’s letter to Superintendents and School Boards.
Sincerely,
Natchitoches School Board
