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Parents and board members urge action as state and federal funding threats put AP, IB and CTE programs at risk
Summary
Multiple speakers at Seminole County School Board public comment urged the district and community to oppose pending state and federal proposals that would cut funding for AP, IB, career-technical and dual-enrollment programs; board members said a 50% reduction in weighting could cost the district roughly $8.6 million.
Dozens of parents, teachers and community groups used the public comment period at the Seminole County School Board meeting to press the board and local legislators to oppose pending state and federal proposals they said would slash funding for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and career-technical education programs.
Vice Chair Garrick and Board Member Dr. Dellinger both told the public that bills under consideration in Tallahassee could reduce the weighted funding for AP, IB, CAPE and dual-enrollment courses by 50%. Dr. Dellinger and others said Seminole County received about $17.2…
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