School District Needs Breastfeeding Education
Honestly, I had to read the article three times before I really believed it, though the opening line is pretty clear: “Breast feeding is now officially banned in Dougherty County schools.” Excuse me?
The recent report from a local TV station in Albany, Georgia explained that the Dougherty County School Board unanimously approved a policy that prohibits breast feeding by employees and students on school property. The action came after a teacher had requested permission to breast feed her infant during her non-instructional break times.
Ironically, the school board used the option to pump breast milk as a reason why breastfeeding was not required.
“As a board, and as a superintendent of schools, we looked at this and said they can expel milk.