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Austin ISD is facing a projected $110 million shortfall. The district is working towards ways to reduce the shortfall and reach its original $78 million shortfall the board adopted in June 2024. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)

Breaking down Austin ISD’s plan to combat a projected $110M budget shortfall

By Elisabeth Jimenez

The district is looking for ways to go back to its original adopted shortfall of $78 million, including selling real estate and implementing a hiring freeze.

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