Fulton School Board Debates Funding for Mental Health Resources
By Politics Reporter | Published 2026-02-08T15:40:29.463Z
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The Fulton County Board of Education is currently embroiled in a heated debate over the allocation of funds for mental health resources in schools. A proposal to increase funding for counselors,...
The Fulton County Board of Education is currently embroiled in a heated debate over the allocation of funds for mental health resources in schools. A proposal to increase funding for counselors, social workers, and mental health programs has met with both strong support and staunch opposition, highlighting the challenges of balancing budgetary constraints with the growing needs of students.
The proposal, spearheaded by board member Katie Reeves, calls for a $3 million increase in the mental heal
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