The district has thrown around a lot of budget numbers, with a shortfall surging from $19 million to $95 million. And what about that $181 million number? Here’s what changed and why bigger cuts may be ahead.
Acacia Coronado
Acacia Coronado is Austin Current's education reporter. She is a Texas native and has previously written for The Associated Press, The Texas Tribune and The Wall Street Journal, among others.
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