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Clinton council adopts resolution on school vouchers after extended debate; local board member warns of impacts
Summary
The Clinton City Council voted to adopt Resolution No. 845 concerning state school vouchers. Council member Kelly and school representatives warned the proposal could reduce public-school funding and disproportionately affect students in poverty and students with disabilities.
The Clinton City Council voted to adopt Resolution No. 845, a city-level statement regarding proposed state legislation on school vouchers, after a discussion that included remarks from the local school system.
Kelly (school board member) and Scott Ray (school official) briefed the council and urged caution. Kelly said the special legislative session convening to consider vouchers made the issue urgent and warned that the council's analysis and local projections show the voucher plan could shrink public-school funding over time. She said the fiscal note prepared for the bill projects 65% of voucher funds…
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