10/27/2021

Ohio School Boards Association Cuts Ties with National Board

It cited a letter to President Biden requesting federal assistance

On Tuesday, the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) announced it was cutting ties with the National School Boards Association (NSBA) citing frustration over a recent request for federal intervention at school board meetings.

The NSBA sent a letter to President Joe Biden in September asking for assistance to protect students, school board members and educators amid alleged threats made to districts in response to COVID-19 policies and mask mandates.

In a statement sent Tuesday, the OSBA said its decision to end its affiliation with the NSBA is a direct result of the letter.

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