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Lafayette School Board sued over public comment limits

A lawsuit has been filed against the Lafayette Parish School Board challenging how it handles public comment during meetings, with allegations of Open Meetings Act violations. The suit was filed by Suzanne Higginbotham, a former board member, and targets four separate board meetings.

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