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Johnson City Board of Education unanimously opposes Education Freedom Act, urges lawmakers to reject vouchers
Summary
At a special meeting, the Johnson City Board of Education approved a resolution opposing the Education Freedom Act and any voucher or education savings account legislation that would divert public funds from public schools, and urged residents to contact state lawmakers ahead of a reported special session.
The Johnson City Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution opposing the Education Freedom Act and any voucher or education savings account legislation that would divert public funds from public schools.
The resolution, adopted at a special board meeting called to consider the single item, cites Article 11, Section 12 of the Tennessee Constitution and says the board is committed to local control, transparency and accountability. It urges the Tennessee General Assembly to reject the bill and any similar measures that would redirect public funds to private educational institutions.
Board members who spoke during the…
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