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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Pennsbury SD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District Participation in State “Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot”
The board is approving travel for a staff member to present on the district’s work with the Pennsylvania Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot (PA DICP). The district has been involved in this state grant for two years, implementing new practices, resources, and materials. This indicates the district’s adoption of a state-promoted curriculum framework that may contain contested ideological content.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 4.H confirms the district’s multi-year participation in the PA Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot. Direct a records request to the District Office for all grant documents, training materials, and curriculum resources adopted under the PA DICP to assess for ideological content.
Policy Lever: State Grant Implementation
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District Expands School Psychology Services via Internship
The board is approving an internship contract with Trinity University to add a school psychology intern for a $10,000 stipend. The attached Memorandum of Understanding outlines intern duties that include student counseling, developing behavior plans, and crisis intervention. This expands the district’s capacity to provide mental health services, which can occur without specific parental consent for each session.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 4.E expands capacity for student psychological services. Review district policies on parental notification and consent for counseling and psychological services to determine if they are adequate. Add district to tracker for parental rights policy models.
Policy Lever: $10,000 Stipend
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District Approves International Trip Promoting “Global Citizenship”
The board is approving an international music tour to Ireland for 150-175 students at a district cost of $4,862. The rationale states the tour supports the ‘development of responsible global citizens.’ This language is often associated with pedagogical approaches that de-emphasize national identity and American principles.
Policy Use
Monitor only; no action required. Note the use of ‘global citizenship’ language in Item 4.O as an indicator of the district’s educational philosophy.
Policy Lever: $4,862 Local Funds
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District Leadership
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