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Marion County school board elections: Tell us what you want to know
The 2026 Marion County school board elections may feature candidates listing political party affiliations for the first time, alongside potential property tax increase requests due to revenue losses from recent reforms. Key challenges include implementing AI in schools and enforcing a student cellphone ban, with elected boards influencing budget decisions if tax proposals fail.
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