Milan board approves resolution opposing Governor Lee’s Education Freedom Act

The Milan Special School District board voted Jan. 20 to approve a resolution opposing Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Act, a voucher-style education proposal. Board members moved, seconded and approved the resolution after a short discussion; the clerk recorded the outcome in the meeting transcript as six votes in favor and one abstention.

Why it matters: the resolution formally registers the district’s opposition to the state-level proposal and the board encouraged constituents to contact their state representatives about the issue.

During discussion trustees urged residents to reach out to their legislators. The transcript records board members naming Representatives Brock Martin and Chris Hurt and referencing Senator Stevens in the context of contacting local lawmakers. A board member said he had spoken to Representative Hurt, who the member said voiced opposition, and suggested trustees and community members let legislators know their positions on vouchers.

The board asked for no additional staff action on the resolution; it was approved on the floor and recorded in the meeting minutes draft. The motion and second were made on the floor (the motion was made by a board member identified in the transcript as the maker and seconded by another), and the board adopted the resolution without amendment.

Ending: The board recorded one abstention and no recorded opposition; trustees moved on to other agenda items after the vote.