(Washington Township, York County) — A group of residents of Washington Township in York County it wants to “secede” and join another district for the educational benefits.

“The Washington Township Education Coalition is asking the state Department of Education to approve the move out of Dover School District and into Northern York County School District.

“Ralph McGregor, vice-chair of the group, says Northern York County students score higher on tests.

“The coalition has also noted the potential tax benefits on its website, though McGregor denies it plays a role.

“‘To remove the connotation or the misconcept that people had, they thought, before it was investigated, that taxes would be higher in Northern,’ he says.

“McGregor says about three-fourths of Washington Township residents have signed a petition in favor of the move.”

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