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Johnson City School Board affirms intent to accept educator bonus funding tied to Education Freedom Act; reiterates opposition to vouchers
Summary
The Johnson City School Board voted to approve a resolution affirming its intention to participate in section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so the district can receive state funds to issue $2,000 one‑time bonuses to eligible educators, while reiterating the board's opposition to the voucher program itself.
The Johnson City School Board on April (date not specified) approved a resolution affirming its intention to participate in section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025 so the district can receive state funds to issue one‑time educator bonuses.
The board read and adopted the resolution by roll call after public comment and discussion. Joe Crabtree, a seventh‑grade social studies teacher at Liberty Bell and vice president of the Tennessee Education Association, told the board he and many local educators oppose vouchers but support accepting the $2,000 bonus as defined in the act. "At first many educators said they didn't want the money if it…
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