TAMPA, Fla. — As the new school year approaches, rising prices for classroom supplies are creating additional financial strain for many families.
While school districts adjust their budgets to account for inflation, nonprofits across Tampa Bay area are working to ensure students have the supplies they need on the first day of class.
The Hillsborough County School Board is expected to vote on adding an additional $3 million to the district’s budget for classroom supplies, citing inflation as a primary reason for the increase. Even with the district’s $4.4 billion budget, many families continue to struggle with the cost of back-to-school shopping…