By Mary Beth Faller and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Republic | azcentral.com
A bill that would restrict school officials’ ability to comment on political issues, including elections and legislation, was put on hold Tuesday as opposition to the measure continued to grow.
“It is perceived by my parents at the seven school districts in my legislative district as a gag order,” Rep. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, said of Senate Bill 1172.
“And whether it is or isn’t, it has that feeling or that look, and that’s how it’s being perceived.”
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