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Coweta school board unanimously opts out of HB 581 amendment, directs staff to pursue local legislation
Summary
The Coweta County School Board voted 7-0 Feb. 11 to adopt a resolution to opt out of House Bill 581 Amendment 1 and asked the superintendent and board attorney to draft local legislation to limit reassessment increases and strengthen senior exemptions for voters to consider.
The Coweta County School Board on Feb. 11 voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to opt out of House Bill 581 Amendment 1, saying the amendment would constrain local school funding and limit flexibility to protect students and taxpayers.
Board member Amy Dees, speaking at length during the discussion, said the debate over HB 581 has divided communities and that some activists pushing the bill ``hate public education.'' Dees said she would continue to "stand in the gap for our teachers, our parents, and the 22,500 students that I represent."
Nut graf: The board framed the opt-out as a defense of local control…
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