Kansas Schools Face Massive Fines for Student Walkouts
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Kansas schools face hefty fines for student walkouts, sparking debate on free speech and activism in classrooms. The new rule, part of the state budget, imposes penalties equal to the superintendents salary for each unchecked walkout day. Democrats argue it infringes on First Amendment rights, while Republicans maintain school time is for learning, not activism. The median superintendent pay is $138,950, with larger districts topping $286,000. Walkout days wont count towards required instruction hours, tightening schedules. This comes after lawmakers boosted college free speech protections, highlighting a divide on youth activism.
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