
Santa Rosa Schools Face State Takeover Amid Fiscal Crisis
Santa Rosa City Schools is facing a potential state takeover due to a severe budget crisis, requiring $10-15 million in new cuts to avoid insolvency.
Isabella Moreno is a public policy correspondent for StudVoro, specializing in California K-12 education, state legislation, and school finance. She reports on the intersection of policy, funding, and student welfare across the state.
Santa Rosa City Schools is facing a potential state takeover due to a severe budget crisis, requiring $10-15 million in new cuts to avoid insolvency.
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