Norfolk City Council demands a plan to close or consolidate at least 10 schools by 2026 due to low enrollment.

Norfolk City Council has passed a resolution urging the School Board to create a plan to close or consolidate at least 10 schools by August 2026 due to declining enrollment. The council warned of punitive measures if no plan is submitted, including more control over school funding. The city contributed $164 million to Norfolk Public Schools in 2025, and consolidation could have saved $71 million from 2018 to 2022.