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Teachers' union urges board to support timely testimony, highlights special-ed funding and CAPERS-3 changes
Lawrence Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Union leaders Emerson Hafsallis and Dr. Tom Barker asked board members to submit testimony on education bills, emphasized special-education funding needs, urged consideration of CAPERS-3 changes and invited participation in a March 17 rally at the state capitol.
Representatives of the Lawrence teachers’ union addressed the board on Jan. 12 to outline legislative priorities and ask for member and board support in submitting testimony.
LEA president Emerson Hafsallis and advocacy chair Dr. Tom Barker cited special-education funding as a top priority and urged…
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