As education policy becomes more political, Ohio Republicans are debating a bill to make school board candidates declare their party affiliations.
“Partisan elections for school board members will allow voters to get a better idea of what the candidate’s platforms are,” Rep. Mike Loychik, R-Bazetta, said in a statement. “It is important that we give voters information that will allow them to make an informed decision, especially when they’re voting for those who decide our children’s educational opportunities.”
That’s why he introduced House Bill 267. If passed, the legislation would require school board candidates to run in partisan primaries and then with an R or a D beside their names on the ballot in general elections.
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