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Henderson County board adopts $10 annual technology fee for grades 6–12
Summary
After months of discussion, the Henderson County Board of Public Education voted to replace an opt-in third‑party device insurance program with a district-run mandatory $10 annual technology/usage fee for students in grades 6–12, starting in 2026–27, to cover accidental damage and simplify administration.
The Henderson County Board of Public Education voted May 11 to require a $10 annual technology usage fee for all middle- and high-school students beginning with the 2026–27 school year.
School staff presented two options for covering student device damage: continue an opt-in third-party insurance product (about $25) or replace it with a district-managed program funded by a universal $10 fee for grades six through 12. Grant Atkins, who summarized the district's review of the insurance model and survey…
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