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Lawrence School District Pays for KORA Violation | Kansas City News
Lawrence school district just forked over $112,425 in attorney fees and $1,055 in costs after failing to comply with Kansas Open Records Act — a slap on the wrist that sends a clear message: transparency isn’t optional, and ignoring it comes with a hefty price tag. Students sued over alleged illegal monitoring of their digital files, including student journalism work, and the district initially tried to charge them $13,000 just to access records. Judge Kathryn Vratil ruled the district acted in bad faith, rejected their fee objections, and ordered full payment by August 23rd — a win for…
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