A bill that would require school boards to open all meetings to public comment failed in the Kansas Senate last week., which would encourage board members to engage with members of the public at meetings, failed in a 13-24 vote. Several Republicans crossed party lines, siding with Democrats in voting against the measure.
Through the measure, any board member would have the ability to raise discussion on a topic by adding an agenda item. It would also bookmark a period for public comment at all school board meetings where any community member could give remarks to the board.“Senate Bill 427 is a brazen overreach on local control of our duly elected school boards, forcing policies that are already available for each school board to adopt brought by a few disgruntled school board members to this body,” Sen.
The outlet described the measure as an "extensive bill aimed at giving conservatives more power on school boards across the state." Public school board meetings have becoming increasingly heated as parents voice their concerns to elected officials. A Wisconsin school board in February faced substantialJackson Walker on X at @_jlwalker_ for the latest trending national news. Have a news tip? Send it to jacwalker@sbgtv.com.