Pinellas educators urge parents: Please potty train your kids

One union asked the school board to create a policy for the district’s pre-kindergarten program.

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Rest cots are stacked in a volunteer pre-kindergarten class at Dunedin Elementary School in 2022. The Pinellas Educational Support Professionals Association is urging the Pinellas school district to create a requirement for students to be toilet trained before joining VPK classes. — Rest cots are stacked in a volunteer pre-kindergarten class at Dunedin Elementary School in 2022. The Pinellas Educational Support Professionals Association is urging the Pinellas school district to create a requirement for students to be toilet trained before joining VPK classes. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]

Nakylah Carter is a data reporter covering education. Reach her at ncarter@tampabay.com.

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