{"id":446500,"date":"2026-11-03T21:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/446500\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T21:48:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T21:48:08","slug":"voters-decide-whether-to-extend-1-mill-school-tax-in-duval-nassau-and-clay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/446500\/","title":{"rendered":"Voters decide whether to extend 1-mill school tax in Duval, Nassau and Clay"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Voters in Duval, Nassau and Clay counties are deciding Tuesday whether to extend a 1-mill property tax<\/a> that helps fund their local school districts.<\/p>\n

The measure renews an existing tax, not a new one. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of taxable property value \u2014 or $300 a year on a home with a taxable value of $300,000.<\/p>\n

The measure is separate from Amendment 3, a proposed statewide property tax change also on the ballot. School district property taxes are exempt from the potential overhaul.<\/p>\n

The districts have different plans for the revenue. Duval\u2019s ballot language says the money would support teacher, security and staff compensation, academic programs, arts, athletics and student activities. State law requires districts to share a portion with charter schools; Duval keeps 81% of the funds, with charter schools receiving 19%.<\/p>\n

Nassau\u2019s renewal would support employee compensation, school safety, arts and athletics. The district says 70% of the money has gone to employee compensation, 12% to school safety, with the rest split between arts and athletics.<\/p>\n

Clay\u2019s measure would fund school safety and security, as well as competitive compensation to attract and retain teachers and staff. The district\u2019s ballot guide says the tax would extend the existing levy through June 30, 2031, with expenditures reviewed by an independent citizens\u2019 oversight committee.<\/p>\n

Supporters point to the tax\u2019s role in school staffing and student safety. A Duval County parent said the tax costs her about $16 a month and that its impact is significant. A school district attorney urged voters to consider how each district plans to use the money and its effect on their property taxes.<\/p>\n

If approved, each extension would continue the tax for another four years.<\/p>\n

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