WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Four forward-facing Florida school districts: Martin County, Indian River County, St. Lucie County, and Palm Beach County formally adopted revisions to their student policies, solidifying new expectations that balance student safety, digital citizenship, and equitable discipline.
Indian River County
Indian River School Board finalized policy revisions informed by:
- Legislative changes from the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
- Court decisions and Attorney General opinions
- Updates from Neola (Volume 25 No. 2)
- Department of Education guidance
The hearing addressed 30 substantive policy updates, five technical corrections, and seven rescissions or staff edits. While fiscal impact was minimal, the policy overhaul supports the district’s core strategic priorities: academic success, safety, and stakeholder communication.
Key Revisions Include:
- Governance: Executive Sessions, Meeting Protocols
- Curriculum: Graduation Requirements, Dropout Prevention
- Student Life: Attendance, School Counseling, Safe-School Officers
- Workplace Practices: Anti-Harassment, Leave Policies
- Operations: School Safety, Hazard Preparedness
Martin County
Martin County’s updated policies—shared via an official July 15 communication—tackle emerging issues in conduct and equity.
New & Revised Highlights:
- New: Sexual Violence, Dating Violence & Abuse, Wireless Devices
- Updated: Bullying & Harassment, School Publications, Anti-Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity
These apply across all roles—students, instructional personnel, support staff—reflecting Martin County’s commitment to proactive inclusivity and safety.
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County School District unveiled sweeping reforms to both its Elementary and Secondary Student Codes of Conduct, positioning the district as a leader in transparency, intervention-based discipline, and legal alignment…