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Tuscaloosa City Schools is facing a tight budget gap, planning to spend $201 million against projected $194 million in revenue — but don’t panic: they’ve been preparing for this. By tapping into long-built reserves and strategically using one-time federal/state funds, they’ll still end the year with 2.4 months of operating expenses on hand — well above state requirements and their own policy. Over $120 million still goes directly to classrooms, covering teacher pay, benefits, and key programs like career tech, pre-K, and arts. Plus, $3 million from Alabama’s RAISE Act will support students in need as enrollment dips slightly — all set for final approval on September 8th.

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