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Governor's proposed 2025–26 budget would add revenue to Northern Lehigh; officials warn of federal funding risk
Summary
Business office told the board the governor's budget proposals could net roughly $381,000 for Northern Lehigh if passed, but district staff cautioned that the loss of about $900,000 in federal funding would create a significant shortfall affecting teacher salaries.
Mala Torres, the district business office representative, summarized key elements of Governor Shapiro’s 2025–26 budget proposal and explained how the package could affect Northern Lehigh School District finances if enacted.
"Basic ed funding, we would receive an additional $276,000 in revenue," Torres said. She also listed other proposed state items: about $24,000 from a Ready to Learn block grant, an $81,000 increase in special education funding, continued funding for PCCD safe‑schools initiatives, and a proposed cap on cyber charter payments at $8,000 per student. The…
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