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Public speakers press Oldham County board to adopt SB 19 release time for LifeWise; some ask to defer until AG guidance
Summary
During public comment the board heard multiple residents urging adoption of Kentucky's SB 19 to allow off-campus faith-based instruction (LifeWise Academy) and others urging the board to await Attorney General guidance; comments cited studies, constitutional arguments, and parental-choice concerns.
The Oldham County Board of Education’s public comment period on Sept. 22 drew several residents urging the board to implement Kentucky Senate Bill 19 to permit voluntary, parent-directed off-campus faith-based instruction (LifeWise Academy), while at least one speaker asked trustees to defer debate until Attorney General guidance is issued.
Resident John Sutton, who said community…
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