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Belmont students tell Senate proposed budget would force deep cuts to AP, CCP, CTE, ESL and special-education supports
Summary
Students from Belmont Middle and High Schools told the Senate Education Committee that proposed state budget changes could force cuts to Advanced Placement, College Credit Plus, Career and Technical Education, English‑learner services and supports for students with disabilities in Dayton Public Schools.
Students from Belmont Middle and High School told the Ohio Senate Education Committee that proposed state budget changes could lead to deep cuts that would eliminate Advanced Placement (AP) and College Credit Plus (CCP) courses, curb career‑technical education (CTE), reduce English‑learner services and squeeze supports for students with disabilities.
Belmont students spoke during a public‑testimony period Tuesday. A student who identified themself as representing Belmont said, “These programs are not just supplemental opportunities, they're lifelines for many students in our district.”
The students cited published figures they said show Dayton Public Schools ended fiscal 2024 with about $139.2 million in cash on hand — roughly…
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