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Closed Arlington school will become a $24M job training center for special needs students
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· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway The Arlington ISD trustees have approved a $24 million plan for the project.
A closed school in Arlington is being repurposed as a job training center for young adults with special needs. The former Blanton Elementary campus will house this new program. The Arlington ISD trustees have approved a $24 million plan for the project.
The decision to close Blanton Elementary was made earlier in the year due to needed repairs and declining enrollment. Further details about the program and its implementation are available from the Arlington ISD. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the community and the students it will serve.
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Category: government Published: July 31, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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