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Committee releases bill to require remote public participation options at school board meetings
Summary
House Bill 64 would require school boards to provide remote access options that allow two-way public participation, not merely viewing; supporters cited equity and pandemic lessons while administrators warned of local costs and potential disruptions.
Representative Romer sponsored House Bill 64 to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code to ‘‘ensure that school board meetings provide a remote access option for the public, not just to watch, but to engage in public comment,’’ she told the committee.
Supporters said remote participation increases accessibility for parents, staff and community members juggling schedules or with mobility limitations. Yvonne Johnson, president of the National PTA, told the committee that virtual participation increases family engagement: "We all want the same thing, more community participation."…
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