Enrollment projections show modest near‑term decline; charters account for notable growth District staff reported an October 1 enrollment of 84,215 and projected 83,782 for October 1, 2026, citing lower birth rates, housing trends and charter school growth; staff added the projection book will drive FY27 FTE allocations and budgeting.

The district's enrollment projections reveal a slight decline in student numbers while charter schools surge, reshaping the future of education in Utah.

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School board debates capacity issues and budget allocation amid charter school growth School board reviews enrollment capacity and budgeting amidst increasing charter school enrollments.

Alamance County leaders are at a crossroads as they debate school funding amidst rising charter school enrollment and claims of overcrowding that don't add up.

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Florida House passes HB 443 regulating school property transactions HB 443 mandates first refusal rights for charter schools before property disposal.

Florida's new House Bill 443 could reshape the educational landscape by giving charter schools the first shot at acquiring surplus property from school districts, sparking debate over its impact on traditional public schools.

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New charter school seeks $1M funding from three major education funds Proposed charter school aims for funding contingent on approval, plans first year for 2025.

The Orange County Board of Education is racing against time to secure $1 million in funding for a new charter school opening in 2026, but will they succeed before it's too late?

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