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July 21, 2011
State approves 12 school closure plans, but uncertainty remains
The city cleared a hurdle today when state education officials approved proposals to close twelve of its lowest performing schools.
In a letter sent to Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott, State Commissioner John King said that the proposals, submitted earlier this month, satisfied state guidelines. The approval clears the way for the city to receive more than $5 million in federal funds for closing the schools and opening new ones in their place.
But the schools could still remain open because of a pending lawsuit. The lawsuit, brought by the NAACP and United Federation of Teachers, alleges that the Department of Education violated state education laws in its attempt to close 22 schools.
King’s ruling addresses at least one argument in that case. UFT lawyers argued that the city’s phase-out plans could not move forward until they received approval.
A final decision on the lawsuit could come as early as tomorrow. (more…)
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