Lexington, KY, August 11, 2025
News Summary
Fayette County Public Schools are implementing new student fees at eleven elementary schools, increasing the total from three. These changes are due to the elimination of individual supply lists, allowing schools to directly purchase necessary materials for students. The collected fees will primarily cover essential school supplies, but may also be used for other expenses such as t-shirts and rental equipment for band and orchestra programs. This shift aims to reduce disparities in resources and provide equitable educational experiences for all students as they return to class.
Lexington, KY – Fayette County Public Schools students will return to class next week with the introduction of new student fees at an increased number of elementary schools. The count of elementary schools charging fees has risen from three to eleven for the current school year.
The eleven schools implementing fees include:…