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Providence Public School Department FY2027 budget

The district faces declining enrollment, a $1.3 million drop in state aid, and plans to use $3.2 million of its $4.2 million reserve, leaving roughly $1 million. The budget cuts 109 FTEs including 22 teacher layoffs while claiming rising student outcomes.

1 mentionLast discussed May 28, 2026