Superintendent Arntzen Urges President to Respect Local Control

Office of Public Instruction
  • Anastasia Burton
  • October 07 2021

HELENA- Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen sent a letter today to President Biden urging respect for local control and acknowledgment of the rights of Montana parents to choose what is best for themselves and their children.

"Our Montana parents will not be regarded as domestic terrorists," Superintendent Arntzen said. "Our school system in Montana has a long history of local control and support from local communities. We respect the right of Montana parents in demanding their freedom to choose what is best for themselves and their children."

Here is the letter.

Media:  Audio file available upon request.

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