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Dysart budget cuts avoided by vote

Legislature extends AEL before March 1 deadline

The Arizona Legislature made an important move for schools just before the March 1 deadline, and districts across the state, including the Dysart Unified School District, are relieved.

While some districts were looking for answers, school shutdowns were on the table. But for DUSD, making sure learning was not disrupted was always the priority and closing schools was not an option.

With that being said, Ken Hicks, assistant superintendent of business services, said a $30 million budget cut in the fourth quarter would have been extremely challenging.

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