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Parent tells board high‑stakes testing harmed her child and calls for transparency
Summary
Kimberly Mulroney of Brooksville spoke about her children's experiences with high‑stakes testing, urged the board to advocate to lawmakers, and requested transparency around the student representative position; she said she will continue to speak up for students.
During citizen input, Kimberly Mulroney of Brooksville recounted how high‑stakes testing had negatively affected her child's mental health and urged the board to help advocate for students with state lawmakers. She criticized public criticism she said she received after a previous meeting and said she expects the board to protect students and provide clear channels for parents seeking change.
"When children are becoming anxious, depressed, and physically sick over a single test, that is a serious issue that deserves attention," Mulroney said, adding she will continue to "stand at this podium and advocate for what I believe is right." She also raised concerns about transparency surrounding the student representative position and asked the board for accountability in how meetings and comments are handled.
The board thanked Mulroney for her remarks; no immediate policy action was recorded at the meeting. Mulroney also said she will reach out to lawmakers in Tallahassee and called for board support in communicating parents' concerns to state officials.
