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first_reported: 2026-11-02 17:12 PST
updated: 2026-11-02 17:12 PST
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# PPS says state pension costs are driving a looming wave of school cuts

Portland Public Schools says it will need to eliminate up to 450 positions next year in order to respond to a projected $65 million budget gap.

Section: [Schools](/portland/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [The Oregonian/OregonLive](https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/11/pps-says-state-pension-costs-are-driving-a-looming-wave-of-school-cuts.html), 2026-11-02 17:12 PST: PPS says state pension costs are driving a looming wave of school cuts

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