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School restart decisions should be made by local educators who are accessible and accountable to parents.? That's the argument that I made in an op-ed this morning in the Southern Illinoisan.? You can read the op-ed here <[link removed]>.



You would think that is common sense.? But the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) apparently thinks otherwise.? Earlier this week, ISBE and Governor Pritzker issued guidance that micromanaged our local school boards and superintendents, setting group size limits and requiring face masks for all children two years old and over.? You can read ISBE's guidance here <[link removed]>.



I'm not happy about this usurpation of power by ISBE.? Micromanagement of our local leaders detracts from our childrens' education.



The good news is that school doesn't start for another 6 weeks.? We have some time to make our voices heard.?



If you haven't signed my petition calling for a full, normal reopen of our schools, you can sign it here <[link removed]>.



I anticipate requesting oversight hearings by the General Assembly and rescission of this policy.? You can "like" my Facebook page here <[link removed]> for more updates.



Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!



S/F,



Paul





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