Education Leaders Urge Voters to Reject Tax Caps Threatening State Funding
What happened
Mo Green and Eric Davis, leaders of the State Board of Education, are urging voters to reject two constitutional amendments scheduled for November 3. These amendments would cap the state income tax rate and require limits on local property tax increases.
Why it matters
The leaders argue that the proposed amendments would further constrain the ability of state and local policymakers to adequately fund public education for the state’s 1.5 million public school students.
Who's involved
- Mo GreenState superintendent and board chair for the State Board of Education
- Eric DavisChair of the State Board of Education
- State Board of EducationGoverning body overseeing public education funding and regulation
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- North CarolinaSpeculative
The state might face constraints on funding for public education if the proposed tax amendments pass.
- Harrison CountySpeculative
Local school budgets in Harrison County might face constraints on funding access if tax caps are implemented.
- WaynesboroSpeculative
Local school budgets in Waynesboro might face constraints on funding access if tax caps are implemented.
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The entities involved
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State Board of Education
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Eric Davis
Canadian theatre, film and television actor based in Montreal
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Mo Green
American politician and educator
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