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Public commenters challenge farm‑workers training grant and raise immigration concerns; grant remained on consent agenda
Summary
At the Jan. 28 Polk County School Board meeting, public commenters criticized a $316,260 farm‑workers training grant on the consent agenda and urged stricter vetting for immigrants. The consent agenda passed with the grant included.
During the public‑comment portion of the Polk County School Board meeting Jan. 28, two speakers addressed the consent agenda item described in the board packet as a farm‑workers training grant (Consent R, Subject 1) in the amount of $316,260.
Bobby Dee of Winter Haven described the grant as supporting training for adults and students age 14 and older and quoted the agenda language listing eligible recipient categories:…
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