Prince George's County Board of Education Chairwoman Verjeana Jacobs '96 is quoted in The Washington Post on barring a student member from attending Board of Education executive meetings.

Jacobs said allegations of political motivations are "ridiculous.” The board decided to review the policy because of the pending turnover of the student member, Jacobs said.

"The reality is, this has always been an issue in terms of what [the student member’s] role and authority is,” Jacobs said.

Read more in The Washington Post, "Prince George’s school board considers limiting student member’s role"