SD Board of Regents to set policy in wake of ‘kid friendly’ drag show

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A “child pleasant” drag queen present on the South Dakota State College campus final month sparked complaints by a number of state lawmakers. That, in flip, prompted the South Dakota Board of Regents to set a brand new coverage.

At a particular assembly Wednesday, the regents voted to create a brand new coverage to “improve the safety of minors on campus,” in line with a launch from the board.

“We would like our campuses to be protected and welcoming locations for college kids, workers, and guests of all ages,” mentioned Board of Regents President Pam Roberts. “To offer our universities and campus organizations with steerage on occasions the place minors are invited, we now have directed workers to expedite the formation of a Minors on Campus coverage.”

The SDSU president mentioned the college didn’t sponsor the questionable drag present. It was sponsored by the Gender and Sexualities Alliance pupil group.

In it’s launch, the board acknowledged that universities responsibly host occasions involving youngsters. The brand new coverage, the board acknowledged, will define necessities for all occasions on campus that embrace minors. Whereas that coverage is being developed, the board will take a look at all upcoming campus occasions that minors may attend.

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