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County officials urge Congress to restore Secure Rural Schools funding as schools and roads face cuts
Summary
Deputy county administrator Sherry Lawson told supervisors that loss of Secure Rural Schools funding would hit local schools, roads and emergency services and urged continued advocacy for a permanent funding mechanism.
Deputy County Administrator Sherry Lawson briefed the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors on March 18 about ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self‑Determination Act (SRS), and the possible local consequences if Congress does not restore funding.
Lawson told the board that the SRS program, which compensates counties and school districts for lost property-tax revenue on federal lands, was not renewed in 2024 and that congressional action is uncertain. “Secure Rural Schools funding is a critical support system for our roads,…
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