Vote on Philadelphia school closures canceled by Board of Education
The Philadelphia Board of Education canceled a vote on proposed school closures on April 23, just hours before the meeting, and will now consider the resolution on April 30. The decision comes after City Council members pushed for a delay, citing major flaws in the facilities plan and a rushed timeline.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will not vote on the district's school closure proposal on April 23 as planned. The board announced it will now meet on April 30 to consider the resolution, which includes closing 17 schools starting in 2027 and modernizing nearly 170 others. City Council members had pushed for a delay, citing major flaws in the facilities plan and a rushed timeline. The council members and educators said many people did not have time to review the plan or attend the meeting. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers also criticized the district's quick timeline. On April 30, the board will only consider the facilities plan vote and a resolution related to issuing bonds.
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