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Vermillion forum sees sharp debate over library protections, school lobbying limits and a bill that would criminalize some book decisions
Summary
Local legislators described several education bills under consideration: a failed proposal to bar school employees from using public funds for lobbying, a contested bill that would increase criminal penalties tied to library and school materials, and a student-teacher stipend grant passed in the House.
At a Vermillion town hall, legislators addressed multiple education measures residents asked about, including lobbying by school employees, proposed criminal penalties for librarians, a new student-teacher stipend pilot and child-care eligibility changes.
Representative Chris Schaefer (committee assignment not specified in transcript) described House Bill 1185, which would restrict the use of public funds by school districts for lobbying. He said the bill would prevent paid government employees from lobbying "on your dime," but warned the prohibition could silence local boots-on-the-ground…
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