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Bay County board adopts resolution opposing Education Freedom Act
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The Bay County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution opposing the proposed Education Freedom Act, with board members and at least one public commenter raising concerns about potential loss of funding and accountability for private schools.
The Bay County Board of Education voted to approve a resolution opposing the Education Freedom Act, adopting the measure by a 12-0 roll-call vote at the meeting.
Board members said the resolution expresses concern that a voucher-style program would shift public dollars to private schools without the same accountability measures required of public schools. During discussion a board member warned that losing students to private schools would reduce state…
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