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Blount County Board adopts amended resolution opposing Education Freedom Scholarship Act
Summary
After public comment and edits from board members, the Blount County Board of Education voted to adopt an amended resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to reject the Education Freedom Scholarship Act or similar voucher initiatives.
The Blount County Board of Education on Jan. 9 unanimously approved an amended resolution opposing the Education Freedom Scholarship Act and similar proposals that would direct public K-12 dollars to private schools.
Board members debated wording and scope before approving edits that clarified the resolution's target and removed language several members found vague or potentially objectionable. The final motion, as adopted, urges the Tennessee General Assembly to reject the Education Freedom Scholarship Act of 2025 or similar initiatives that "would divert public dollars away from K-12 public schools for private use."
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