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Chandler Unified board approves ASBA political agenda after heated debate over free meals and school choice
Summary
After a lengthy discussion and a failed amendment, the Chandler Unified School District board voted 3–2 on Aug. 20 to adopt the Arizona School Boards Association's 2025 political agenda and appointed a delegate to represent the district at the assembly. Debate centered on universal free school meals and state-funded private school vouchers (ESAs).
The Chandler Unified School District Governing Board voted to approve the Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) draft political agenda on Aug. 20, after a contentious debate about school nutrition and education funding.
Member Barb Modston moved to adopt ASBA's 2025 political agenda and the board directed her to serve as the district's delegate at the ASBA delegate assembly. Member Ryan Heap proposed amendments to narrow ASBA language on universal free school meals (arguing funding should be…
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