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Board hears plan for Education Freedom Act teacher bonuses; payout likely in August
Summary
The board reviewed a proposed resolution to participate in section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025, which would make teachers who met eligibility rules during the 2024–25 year eligible for a one-time bonus funded by the state. Staff said state funds will be drawn down in July and payments to teachers likely will be in August.
Rutherford County Board of Education staff presented a draft resolution to participate in section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so the district can receive state funds for one-time teacher bonuses.
Director of Schools Doctor Sullivan explained the program rules: bonuses apply only to educators who were employed during the 2024–25 school year for at least 120 days and who performed direct instruction at least 50% of the time. The district ran an eligibility…
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