When We Muzzle Students, We Muzzle Democracy - The Leavenworth Times

When we muzzle students, we muzzle democracy - The Leavenworth Times

Across Kansas, lawmakers have advanced a series of policies that directly threaten students’ First Amendment rights — policies that should alarm anyone who cares about democracy, civic participation and the development of informed citizens. Most recently, the Kansas Senate attached a budget amendment requiring parental permission for student protests during the school day and imposing steep financial penalties on school districts that “encourage…

When we muzzle students, we muzzle democracy - The Iola Register

Kansas lawmakers are crafting legislation that would levy outrageous fines on school districts that allow their students to participate in walkouts Across Kansas, lawmakers have advanced a series of policies that directly threaten students’ First Amendment rights — policies that should alarm anyone who cares about democracy, civic participation, and the development of informed citizens.  Most recently, the Kansas Senate attached a budget amendme…