DougCo board votes to require parent permission for students to participate in state youth health survey

A screen picture of seven member of the Douglas County School District board, each sitting behind a microphone on a curved desk.
Screenshot from Douglas County School Board's meeting video call on Sept. 9, 2025
The Douglas County School District board voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to change students' participation policy in a state teen health survey. The board majority said the move empowers parents, while opponents said it will cripple a valuable information collection tool.