Lewis George said that the school system is not expected to hit enrollment targets this year, and most of the money in the reserve fund would probably not be needed anyway. According to Lewis George, 36 schools — nearly half of which are in Wards 7 and 8 — are not expected to have full-time librarians in the fall, and the $3.25 million would ensure each of these schools has one.

Source: Washington Post August 03, 2021 00:05 UTC