Minneapolis Public Schools Faces Backlog of 700 Student Enrollments Amidst Proposed Closures
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is currently facing a backlog of nearly 700 student enrollments, three weeks into the school year. This issue comes as the district has proposed closing up to 16 schools as part of a 'transformation' plan aimed at shifting spending towards students and staff, rather than cutting costs. District officials confirmed the backlog in a statement, noting that most of the pending applications were submitted after the school year began and include students seeking transfers within MPS. Superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams explained that the district cannot receive full federal funding without meeting minimum attendance thresholds, contributing to budgetary challenges. The district served approximately 28,000 K-12 students last year, with current enrollment data not yet available.
