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Teacher on School Board Challenges State Law | Lexington News
Fayette County school board chair Tyler Murphy is locked in a legal battle over a new Kentucky law that bars him from serving on the board because he also teaches in another district. Murphy, who’s been on the board since 2019, is suing the state, claiming the law is unconstitutional. The Kentucky Attorney General’s office has moved to dismiss the case, arguing the state legislature has the authority to set board qualifications and that Murphy’s dual roles create conflicts of interest amid the district’s financial struggles. Murphy and the Kentucky Education Association are fighting back…
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