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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SCHOOL FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS ADDRESSED IN FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARD CODIFICATION 740-10-50-15. THE SCHOOL RECOGNIZED NO INCREASE IN THE LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. SCHOOL MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SCHOOL'S FEDERAL RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, 2022, AND 2023 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>TREASURER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND BOOKKEEPER REVIEW TAX RETURNS.</ExplanationTxt>
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