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New Haven superintendent warns of nearly $19M projected shortfall; $7.6M in one‑time state aid and city proposal could partially offset gap
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Negron told the Board of Education the district faces an almost $13 million shortfall this year and a projected $18.9 million deficit next year; he said one‑time state aid of $7.6 million from Senate Bill 1 will help but not close the gap and that city leaders intend to propose $6.3 million in municipal aid to education.
Superintendent Dr. Negron told the board on May 11 that New Haven Public Schools is confronting deep budget pressures as the district finishes the 2025–26 fiscal year and plans for 2026–27. “We face a budget shortfall of almost $13,000,000 this year and an $18,900,000 projected deficit for next year,” Negron said.
Negron said the legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 1 will bring roughly $7,600,000 in one‑time supplemental state aid to the district. “The…
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