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Seven Broward schools will likely be on the chopping block next school year, as the district faces a dire budget year that officials say is only getting worse.

Superintendent Howard Hepburn told the School Board on Tuesday that the district is facing a $94.7 million shortfall, about $33 million more than earlier this year, as district enrollment continues to plummet.

He said the district is implementing a hiring freeze and eliminating most travel, as well as curbing overtime. Hepburn also said he expects to cut 1,000 positions before next school year. The district has lost about 20,000 students in the past five years.

“These steps are difficult but they are necessary to ensure we remain financially responsible and continue delivering high-qu

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