Rural school leaders warn that looming education cuts could hit hard as New York faces a $10.5 billion shortfall, according to Capital Tonight.
With health care and education making up the bulk of the state’s budget, small districts fear school funding could be slashed to offset federal aid losses. Advocates say that could derail key education reforms like the “Portrait of a Graduate” initiative.
State forums on rural school issues are set to begin soon.
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