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Parents urge council to intervene after Merced Dual Language Academy closure notice; parents report rapid interest to keep school open
Summary
Parents of students at the Merced Dual Language Academy told the council the Merced County Office of Education notified them of a sudden closure at the end of the school year, citing low enrollment and a budget deficit; parents say they have already collected dozens of new interest pledges and asked the council to advocate or help direct them to the county board.
Multiple parents addressed council during public comment to raise concern about the reported impending closure of the Merced Dual Language Academy, a Spanish‑English 50/50 immersion program serving TK through fourth grade and located in South Merced.
Parents’ description of events: parent Israel Salgado said families received a single message that the school would…
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