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Residents urge Guilford County Board to oppose state voucher bills during public comment
Summary
Five public commenters told the board they oppose proposed state voucher legislation identified in remarks as SB406 and HB823, arguing vouchers would divert funds from public schools and exacerbate inequities. Board members acknowledged the comments and discussed advocacy options.
Five speakers used the board’s public‑comment period to urge the Guilford County Board of Education to oppose pending state voucher proposals identified in their remarks as SB406 and HB823.
Phyllis Carter opened public comment by asking the board to be “counted in the number of people who do not only dissent, but have come to support those of you on the board who really believe in public education,” and she named the bills directly: “the…
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