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A $1.4M budget shortfall won't stop Lake Worth ISD's turnaround, leaders say
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Matthew Sgroi , as published by Fort Worth Report
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The new budget has been approved by the board of managers.
District leaders in Lake Worth are moving forward with plans to improve classrooms despite financial challenges. A significant budget gap is expected for the upcoming school year. The amount of revenue and spending has been outlined, with state funding providing the largest portion of revenue.
The new budget has been approved by the board of managers. Further details about the budget and plans for the district are available from the Fort Worth Report. Key decisions about the budget were made with the goal of supporting academic improvements in the district.
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Category: government Published: June 18, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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