[SeeGov] Durham Public Schools Board of Education - April 23, 2026: Chronic Absenteeism and Law Enforcement Policy
At its April 23 night meeting, the Durham Public Schools Board confronted a possible $7.2 million budget hit, rising concern over overcrowding and teacher visas, persistent chronic absenteeism, and a new policy for responding to immigration enforcement.
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The Durham Public Schools Board of Education’s April 23 meeting brought national politics and local school realities into the same room. Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis warned that proposed federal budget changes could leave DPS facing a $7.2 million shortfall, with especially serious implications for multilingual learners and for the district’s ability to shield services for students with disabilities.
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