The school board says there is a $38 million gap projected next year.
Philadelphia School District Facing Funding Shortfall
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PHILADELPHIA, ALYCIA REID FORCBS-3 "EYEWITNESS NEWS".THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLDISTRICT IS FACING SERIOUSFUNNING SHORT FALLS IN THENEXT FISCAL YEAR.SCHOOL BOARD SAYS THERE IS A38 MILLION-DOLLAR FUNDING GAP,PROJECT IN 20201 AND A1 BILLION-DOLLAR DEFICITEXPECT BY 2025.THE BOARD DISCUSSED WAYS TOMITIGATE SHORT FALL AT ITSREGULAR MEETING YESTERDAY.CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEBT IS ADROP IN THE SUGARY DRINK TAX