Fay or not, the start of school this year brings some big changes. Central Florida schools said their budgets slashed by more than $100 million last year.
The funding cuts have led to school closings, hundreds of teachers being laid off and a decision to swap middle school and high school start times in Orange County.
Despite all of the problems, Florida schools received their best ever report card. Some experts said the funding shortfalls and corresponding problems will probably continue into this school year.
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