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Rutherford County approves $4 million school budget amendment and weapons‑detection funding after extended debate
Summary
The county approved a $4 million school budget amendment that included state-funded weapons‑detection equipment for schools. Commissioners debated liability, studies and sheriff involvement before the motion passed following a failed attempt to send the item back for further review.
Rutherford County commissioners approved a $4 million amendment to school budgets that included funding for a weapons‑detection program and other school needs, in a vote after extended questioning about cost, liability and effectiveness.
The amendment—presented as a budget adjustment to reflect additional state revenue—was described by school leaders as funded entirely from state sources. “For funding, we did not ask for any local funds. This was strictly out of state funds that we received a $4,000,000 grant for based on our performance from last year,” Dr. Sullivan said during the meeting, asking…
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