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Schools Struggle as Budgets Crumble | Texas News
Central Texas school districts are drowning in budget shortfalls, with Leander ISD slashing $26 million over two years and still staring down deficits. Despite a new state law boosting teacher pay—adding $1.6–$1.7 million in costs without extra funding—districts also shoulder rising expenses for mandated programs like special education, Pre-K, and dyslexia support, spending over $20 million more than they receive from the state. Everyday costs like insurance and utilities only add to the strain. Now, districts including Del Valle, Georgetown, and Round Rock are turning to voters this November…
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