TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tullahoma City Schools Board unanimously agreed Tuesday to ban all flags, except for the American and Tennessee flags.

The policy was first brought up after a Tullahoma teacher, who was criticized for her views on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, allegedly had a Pride flag in a picture of her classroom.

Former Tullahoma Alderman Daniel Berry started a petition with nearly 700 signatures, calling for "Only American and Tennessee flags in Tullahoma classrooms."

"Every child, regardless of their background or belief, deserves to walk into a classroom that's dedicated to learning and not advocacy," Berry said. "I believe the American and Tennessee flag represents every single student."

Opponents of the new rule tell me the flag is only making schools more inclusive and accepting of everyone.

"What we are trying to do is protect the LGBTQ youth in our community," Coffee County Democratic Party Vice Chair Andrew Head said.

Head helped start a petition to: "Protect safe and inclusive classrooms in Tullahoma."

He said the next move is for the Democratic Party to run for one of the upcoming school board seats.

The new policy will start next year.

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