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Bill would bar school boards from restricting trustees’ speech about district matters

2994888 · April 15, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 1972, sponsored by Senator Middleton, would prohibit school boards from adopting rules or policies that limit a trustee's ability to express opinions about board actions or other district matters; hearing included testimony from trustees and advocacy groups and the bill was left pending.

Senate Committee on Education heard Senate Bill 1972, introduced by Senator Middleton, which would prohibit a school district board of trustees from adopting or enforcing rules that restrict a trustee’s ability to express opinions on matters the board has voted on or any other school district issue.

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