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LA schools may lay off thousands by March 15 due to an $877M deficit from declining enrollment and lost pandemic funds.
The Los Angeles Unified School District may issue layoff notices to thousands of employees by March 15 due to an $877 million projected deficit for 2026-27, driven by declining enrollment, rising costs, and the end of pandemic-era federal funding.
The district, which employs over 83,000, is preparing for potential cuts to central office and administrative roles, though final decisions will come later after updated data.
Officials stress the crisis stems from systemic underfunding, not performance, and that union protections may affect outcomes.
The situation reflects broader financial strain in U.S. public education as federal aid expires and enrollment continues to drop.
Las escuelas de Los Ángeles pueden despedir a miles de personas antes del 15 de marzo debido a un déficit de $877 millones por la disminución de la matrícula y la pérdida de fondos para la pandemia.