[EdTalks] SC School Funding 101 Part 3: FILOTs and Tax Abatements

Simple Civics: Greenville County · Nov 13, 2025 · 15m

Discover the link between FILOTs and school funding in Greenville County. Learn how these tax abatement programs cost local schools $30 million in annual lost revenue.

Episode Resources:

Greenville County Budget Basics

Guide to SC School Tax Abatements

Learn more about Greenville First Steps

Learn more about Public Education Partners

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