Fresno Schools Get Cash, Still Cut Jobs | Bakersfield News

Fresno Unified just got a $52.5 million lifeline—but it’s not a magic fix. The district slashed its deficit from $59M to $23M, but still cut hundreds of jobs, including mental health staff, as soaring special education costs and shrinking enrollment strain the budget. While state funds include $21M for special ed, experts warn it may just reallocate existing resources—not expand services. The district is turning to community partnerships and telehealth to bridge gaps, but with rising costs and union negotiations looming, the financial crunch isn’t going away. Students need support more than ever—yet the system is stretched thinner than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26cf54fe61cc278c