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SD Board of Regents Change On Campus Meetings Rules

SD Board of Regents Change On Campus Meetings Rules

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A drag show at South Dakota State University that was advertised as “family friendly” has led to policy changes by the Board of Regents.

The Regents held a special meeting Wednesday and talked about the issue in closed session for about an hour.

When they came out of executive session, Regent Jeff Partridge of Rapid City made a motion……

That will include all sporting, academic and entertainment events.
The Board also told their central office to review all upcoming events involving the presence of minors on campus to confirm adequate protocol and safeguards are met.

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