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Board moves to oppose state voucher expansion after public speaker urges action
Summary
A board member introduced and the board approved a resolution opposing expansion of the state's voucher/ESA program after public comment that vouchers divert public funds and could expand costs and administrative burdens; board members were asked to sign and to encourage constituents to contact legislators.
The Washington County Board of Education moved to adopt a resolution opposing expansion of the state's educational-voucher (ESA) program after public comment urged the board to take that position.
Mary Grace Luton (S15), speaking for Public School Strong, urged the board to "stand up against this harmful legislation" and laid out concerns including diverted funding from public…
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