NCS sets 2026 legislative priorities focused on funding reform and teacher support

NCS sets 2026 legislative priorities focused on funding reform and teacher support

At the Nov. 18 Board of Education meeting, Newton County Schools Chief of Staff Benjamin Roundtree presented the district’s proposed 2026 legislative priorities, outlining key areas where the district plans to advocate for change at the state level. The overarching themes included increasing school funding, providing taxpayer relief, expanding opportunities for students, strengthening the educator pipeline and supporting mental health and safety.