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        <ExplanationTxt>THE HOPE ACADEMY IS A CUSTODIAN FOR STUDENT ACTIVITY FUNDS. MONEY IS RECEIVED FROM STUDENTS AND THE PTO ORGANIZATION TO BE HELD FOR FUTURE ACTIVITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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