Morrisville School District Faces January Shutdown Amid Pennsylvania Budget Impasse

The Morrisville School District in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is warning it may have to suspend all operations by January 30, 2026, due to the ongoing state budget impasse, which has left the district without essential funding for over 126 days. Superintendent Dr. Andrew Doster highlighted that the district relies on state subsidies for more than half of its operating budget and has already delayed payments and frozen expenses to extend resources. The potential shutdown would halt all in-person and virtual instruction, transportation, athletics, food services, and other support services for its 850 students. The district has informed families well in advance to allow them to prepare, and Doster has urged lawmakers to resolve the budget crisis promptly, emphasizing the critical impact on students' safety and education. Other districts, such as the William Penn School District, are also facing similar financial challenges, raising broader concerns about the sustainability of public education amid the budget stalemate. Parents and community members express frustration, noting that their tax contributions are not translating into stable school funding.