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>>Del. Don Scott Believes Race, Politics Played Role in Being Denied Access to Speak at VB School  
 
 
(Virginia Beach, VA) -- The Speaker of the House of Delegates of Virginia is denied access to a school in Virginia Beach with school officials calling it a "miscommunication".  
 
Scott Kimbler reports.

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Democrat Delegate Don Scott was reportedly barred from speaking at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach. Scott tells WAVY he was set to address students interested in studying law but was told he had not been properly vetted and parents had not been notified of his visit.

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Scott says he believes race and politics played a role in the incident. Virginia Beach City Public Schools acknowledged a miscommunication and stated that they value relationships with elected officials and are working to resolve the concern.  
 
 
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Posted: 03/27/2025 12:53:32 ET ATL

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