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Although, the Little Rock School District was declared unitary, it must still transfer students to and from North Little Rock and Pulaski County.
Once all three districts are out of court and declared unitary, bussing students to achieve racial balance will gradually come to an end. Desegregation funds from the state will also cease, and the PCSSD receives $17 million a year for desegregation.
The racial makeup of PCSSD will also change. Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Pupil Services Dr. Brenda Bowles predicts the district would see a 5 percent drop in black and white students.
THV's education reporter Pam Baccam will have more on todaysthv.com and Today's THV.
