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Board caps ACT tutoring fee at $100 after debate over costs and access
Summary
After discussion about cost and equity, the board amended the school fees list so ACT tutoring (external vendor program) will be listed at a maximum of $100 per student; staff had reported a contracted tutoring session cost of $4,200 for up to 50 students.
The Lakeland School Board voted to amend the district fee schedule to cap the ACT tutoring fee at “not to exceed $100” per student, after discussion about program cost, reach and whether the district should subsidize tutoring.
The decision matters because it affects student access to a district‑facilitated ACT preparation program and triggers staff follow-up about other ways to broaden…
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