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Board agrees to cover student general fees and graduation fees in 2025–26 budget

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Blount County Board of Education approved a motion to have the district pay general school fees and graduation fees for 2025–26 after district staff said the county's proposed budget includes the funding.

The Blount County Board of Education voted to have the district pay student general fees for elementary, middle and high school students and to cover graduation fees for seniors in the 2025–26 school year.

John Young, speaking for the business office, explained last year the board paid portions of general fees (for example covering $10 of a $20…

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