Contact: Beverley Wheeler,  (202) 741-0884

 The DC State Board of Education (DCSBOE) will hold a public hearing Wednesday, June 24, 2009. At the hearing, the DCSBOE will receive input from the public on adding biology as a graduation requirement [PDF].

The public meeting will begin at 6 pm at 441 4th Street, NW, in the District of Columbia State Board of Education Chambers, located on the lobby level of the building.

Constituents who wish to comment at the meeting are required to notify the State Board of Education in advance by contacting the Executive Director, Beverley Wheeler, by phone at (202) 741-0884 or by email at [email protected] before the close of business Monday, June 22, 2009. Please provide one electronic copy and bring 15 copies to the hearing for the State Board members to view.

The meeting will air live on DSTV Comcast Channel 99 and RCN Channel 18.