Commissioners elect Secure Rural Schools (SRS) and keep 85/3/12 allocation split

Jul 1, 2026

Jefferson County commissioners voted to remain in the Secure Rural Schools program rather than take 25% receipts and kept allocations at 85% title one, 3% title two and 12% title three; staff said SRS is estimated at about $288,000 versus $106,000 under 25% receipts.

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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners opted to elect Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for SFY 2027 and retained the county's existing allocation percentages: 85% for title one (schools/roads), 3% for title two (regional committee projects), and 12% for title three (mitigation and equipment).

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