The Brief
- Seven Orange County public schools closed Friday due to declining enrollment and budget concerns.
- District leaders said enrollment has dropped by more than 8,000 students over the past three years.
- Students will be reassigned next school year, and officials say the closures will save about $10 million.
ORLANDO, Fla. – Seven Orange County public schools officially closed Friday as the district moves to address declining student enrollment and reduce costs.
The Orange County School Board voted earlier this year to permanently close the campuses after district leaders said enrollment has dropped by more than 8,000 students over the past three years.
Students from the affected schools will be reassigned to other campuses for the next school year.…