School District might lose Millions of Dollars because of the Swine Flu

After learning more and more about the swine flu in New Braunfels Ive been looking at the New Braunfels' Herald Zeitung (which is the local newspaper). This is my newest findings:

State Rep. Doug Miller, R-New Braunfels, filed a resolution in the House asking that Commissioner Scott waive the 180-day requirement for the 14 school districts in the state that closed to abate the possible spread of swine flu, and allow those school districts to receive full state funding for the school year.

Earlier in the story it stated that New Braunfels ISD would lose almost $2 million and that Comal ISD would lose almost $4 million.

I personally believe that the schools should get the waiver. Yes, the students did not meet the required days but it was for a health reason. The schools closed down to stop the spreading of the Swine Flu.

Smith said having to make up the missed days also would create other obstacles.

New Braunfels is a tourist town and many of the jobs at the restaurants and water attractions are students from New Braunfels. This will cause problems for the local businesses.