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Austin ISD faces an $181 million budget shortfall and is considering drastic cuts — including slashing counselor staff and adjusting student-to-counselor ratios — to save over $2 million. With vacant mental health roles also on the chopping block, the district’s plan remains vague on how many jobs will be affected or how campuses will be impacted. Experts warn these cuts could harm students most in need, as counselors often serve as critical first responders to emotional and academic struggles. The district blames stagnant state funding, declining enrollment, rising costs, and underperforming property values. More details are expected next week as part of a broader strategy to restore fiscal balance — raising urgent questions about the cost of student well-being in underfunded schools.

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