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Fayette County, Kentucky: Local school board proposal would restrict members’ communications with the press

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Case Overview

The Fayette County Public School Board considered a proposal that would ban Board members from discussing dissenting votes with the press after a Board measure passes. The policy would require Board members to “respect and support the collective decision of the Board.”

On December 3, 2025, FIRE wrote the Board explaining that this proposal violates the First Amendment.

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Stephanie Jablonsky

Senior Program Counsel

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