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section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-05 22:20 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 08:05 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Dallas ISD weighs closing six schools amid budget shortfall

The Dallas Independent School District is considering closing six schools next year to address a budget shortfall of more than $100 million.

Section: [Schools](/dallas-fort-worth/section/life.md) · Entities: [Dallas Independent School District](/dallas-fort-worth/wiki/dallas-independent-school-district.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS News Texas (CBS 11)](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/parents-district-trustees-fight-to-keep-south-dallas-school-open-amid-possible-closures/), 2026-11-05 22:20 CST: Parents, district trustees fight to keep South Dallas school open amid possible closures
- [NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-isd-considers-closing-6-schools-amid-104-million-budget-shortfall/4102134/), 2026-11-06 04:37 CST: Dallas ISD considers closing 6 schools amid $104 million budget shortfall
- [FOX 4 KDFW](https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-isd-considers-closing-six-campuses-amid-100-million-budget-shortfall), 2026-11-06 08:05 CST: Parents push back on Dallas ISD plan to close six campuses

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