The vote goes into effect in the coming 2021-2022 school year.Â
The school board clarified the decision does not affect upcoming fifth graders. Those students and families can choose to stay at their elementary school next year, but bus transportation is not guaranteed.
Columbia Public Schools parents are advocating for legislation in Missouri to record Individualized Education Program IEP meetings. Four CPS parents met at the State Capitol Monday afternoon before the CPS board meeting at 6:30 p.m.Â
The motion to allow parents to record KKB meetings was voted down by CPS school board during its meeting. Several school board members noted that the measure is necessary to make sure that all students can succeed in education.