CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is planning to cut back on new hires by about 10% next school year due to a drop in enrollment and expected funding squeeze.
According to the Charlotte Observer, the district’s student population dropped by about 1.7% this year, which means there will be a decrease in state funding for CMS next year.
Additionally, the Trump administration has proposed steep cuts to Title II, III, and IV grants, and the state still has not approved a new budget, including raises for state employees like teachers.
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