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CCPS Superintendent Morcease J. Beasley Issues a Call to Action on FAA Fuel Tax Issue

Feb 12, 2018

A Georgia House of Representatives committee discussed and approved a proposed bill that could have a serious impact on Clayton County Public Schools’ (CCPS) ability to provide the best education possible for the children of Clayton County. During a Ways and Means Committee Hearing House Bill (HB) 821 was passed on to the Rules Committee. If passed by the House and State Senate and signed by Governor Nathan Deal, HB 821 would supersede the current federal court case. This would remove $20 million from the current Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and eliminate aviation fuel from any future SPLOST.

House Bill 821 focuses in on the ongoing issue between the Federal Aviation Administration and the school district and county government. Clayton County Public Schools /Clayton County Government over access to collecting taxes on aviation fuel sold at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.

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