Local School Districts To Lose Over 600,000 In Funding

Local Texas school districts are set to lose around $660,000 in special education funding, stemming from a billing disagreement between state and federal governments dating back to 2017.

Local Texas school districts are set to lose around $660,000 in special education funding, stemming from a billing disagreement between state and federal governments dating back to 2017. Liberty Eylau’s communication coordinator, Earl Gill, reveals a loss of $193,659, while Pleasant Grove ISD expects less than $20,000 impact, reassuring no disruption to special education programs. However, Texarkana Independent School District faces a substantial setback, losing $447,129, according to Todd Marshal, the chief communications officer, emphasizing potential repercussions on future budget planning despite maintaining current services for students and teachers.