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Daniel Jones voices concern about immigrant student absenteeism and potential effects of vouchers
Summary
During public comment at the May 12 Bradley County Commission work session, Daniel Jones raised concerns that absenteeism among immigrant students and recently passed voucher programs, combined with instability at the U.S. Department of Education, could harm local public schools; he also cited District 7 resident worries about disability and federal benefits.
During the public comment portion of the Bradley County Commission work session on May 12, Daniel Jones addressed commissioners and expressed several concerns about public education and social services. Jones said he was worried about absenteeism among immigrant students in Cleveland City Schools and warned that newly passed voucher programs could have a negative impact on Bradley County Schools. He additionally stated that the federal Department of Education was "in disarray," a concern he said could affect public education generally. Jones also relayed District 7 residents' concerns about disability supports and federal programs including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
The comments were offered during the work session's public comment period; the record does not show a direct response from commissioners or staff during that meeting. No formal action followed from the comment during the May 12 session.
