Houston ISD board narrowly passes $2.1 billion budget for upcoming school year

Superintendent Mike Miles' budget passed in a late-night five-to-four vote. As part of his plan, one-third of the funds will go toward the 130 "NES" schools.A Houston ISD board meeting went late into the night to pass the budget for the upcoming school year.

Funding has been a controversial topic when it comes to job cuts. There have been 1,500 HISD positions eliminated between November and June to save money. HISD Superintendent Mike Miles said the 2024 STAAR test results show students exceeded expectations and had one of the best growth rates.

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