Board elects Secure Rural Schools funding, allocates 85% to Title I, 8% to Title II, 7% to Title III
Jul 14, 2026
Legal Counsel and commissioners discussed relative stability of SRS funding versus timber‑receipt formulas and the board voted 3‑0 to elect SRS funding with an allocation of 85% to Title I, 8% to Title II, and 7% to Title III—placing the maximum allowable share in Title III to support wildfire prevention and emergency services.
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Legal Counsel reviewed the annual election between the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding option and the traditional 1908 Act timber‑receipt formula, outlining each program’s purposes and the allowable allocations among the titles. He noted Title III is capped at seven percent and Title I may receive between 80 and 85 percent.
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