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id: 81cedfd70c
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-12 16:49 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:06 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Rep. David Willis drafting bill to split Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

State Rep. David Willis said he is drafting legislation to break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and hold school board recall elections. He acknowledged the effort would likely take years.

Section: [Schools](/charlotte/section/life.md) · Entities: [David Willis](/charlotte/wiki/david-willis.md), [Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools](/charlotte/wiki/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools.md)

## Coverage

- [Queen City News (WJZY FOX 46)](https://www.qcnews.com/news/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools/could-charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-be-broken-up/), 2026-11-12 16:49 EST: Could Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools be broken up?
- [WSOC-TV Channel 9 (ABC)](https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/rep-who-wants-split-cms-effort-would-likely-take-years/76XPIA5INJEJ3FUGIVZ6RLRTPQ/), 2026-11-12 17:06 EST: Rep who wants to split CMS: Effort would likely take years

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