El Paso ISD approves final round of layoffs amid budget crisis ahead of new school year

El Paso Independent School District approved a final round of layoffs affecting 242 positions as it grapples with a budget shortfall ahead of the new school year. The district moved to cut these jobs as part of measures to address a financial crisis that has threatened staffing and operations. The layoffs were finalized in late July/early August as the district prepared for the upcoming academic year, impacting roles across the district. School officials cited budget constraints and the need to balance finances for the coming year as the primary reasons for the reductions.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at El Paso Independent School District since October 2023, including 250 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 14 additional events known from news reporting.