A state representative raised concerns about school consolidations in Duval County, questioning the district’s financial justification for closing schools.

Kimberly Daniels, who represents District 14, sent a three-page letter to Duval County School Board Chair Charlotte Joyce on Dec. 6, expressing doubts about the district’s reported budget deficit and how it relates to the ongoing school consolidations.

Duval County Schools have cited the need to balance their budget as the reason for school consolidations for several years. At one point, the district reported facing a $1.4 billion deficit, which was later revised to a budget shortfall of more than $100 million. Daniels said she has reviewed the numbers and believes something does not add up.

This request from Daniels came not long af

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