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id: 74c8d0ec61
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-12 21:03 PST
updated: 2026-11-12 21:03 PST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# PPS faces $65 million budget gap for 2027-28

Portland Public Schools faces a projected $65 million gap for 2027-28 and possible 450 job cuts. Oregon Democrats floated tax increases and reserve use, with no timeline.

Section: [Schools](/portland/section/life.md) · Entities: [Portland Public Schools](/portland/wiki/portland-public-schools.md), [Oregon Democrats](/portland/wiki/oregon-democrats.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [KATU 2 (ABC)](https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-legislature-lawmakers-zach-hudson-tammy-carpenter-house-education-committee-weigh-tax-increases-reserve-funds-portland-public-schools-faces-65-million-budget-gap), 2026-11-12 21:03 PST: Oregon lawmakers weigh tax increases, reserve funds as PPS faces $65 million budget gap

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