Updated April 25, 2019

In a recent meeting, the Giles County School Board was notified that the state has reduced county's Basic Education Program funding by $124,000.

Assistant Director of Schools Michael Gonzales advised the board that cuts will be made to reflect lower student numbers and offset some of the reduction in BEP money.

The funds generated by the program are what the state has defined as sufficient to provide a basic level of education for Tennessee students.

Student enrollment is the primary driver of funds generate by the Basic Education Program.

All local school systems are free to raise additional education dollars beyond the funds generated by the program.