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Carter County Board of Education unanimously opposes Education Freedom Scholarship Act
Summary
The Carter County Board of Education adopted a resolution opposing the Education Freedom Scholarship Act, citing concern that vouchers or education savings accounts would divert public funds from local public schools. The motion passed unanimously after brief discussion and a call for community advocacy.
The Carter County Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a resolution opposing the Education Freedom Scholarship Act, saying the board believes the proposal would divert public funds from local public schools.
The resolution, read into the record by the board chair, cites Article 11, Section 12 of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee and states that "Carter County Schools is charged to provide a free and appropriate education for all students" and that private institutions receiving…
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