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Board considers 'Rural Renaissance' state funding push and an FTC modernization ask for legislative platform
Summary
Consultants and board members discussed adopting a local legislative platform that backs the statewide 'Rural Renaissance' proposal and a separate Flagler Technical College modernization proposal; board directed staff to finalize language and gather more funding‑match details for a November decision.
Flagler County School Board members on Aug. 26 discussed a proposed 2026 legislative platform that focuses on a statewide "Rural Renaissance" funding initiative and a board member proposal to seek funding for Flagler Technical College (FTC) modernization and instructional transformation.
Why it matters: the platform will be the district’s statement of local priorities for the 2026 legislative session; the Rural Renaissance program was a high‑profile Senate priority in 2025 and would provide recurring funds to help rural and small districts with teacher recruitment, career and technical education, student supports and regional collaboration.
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