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Data Center Near Irvington School Raises Enrollment Concerns

A proposed data center near Irvington Community Elementary School has prompted health concerns from the school community. The project may also worsen the school’s existing enrollment decline. Local stakeholders are opposing the development over these potential effects.

Key Points

  • Proposed data center near Irvington Community Elementary raises health worries for students and staff.
  • The facility could further reduce school enrollment amid ongoing declines.
  • School community actively opposes the project citing location and impact risks.

Implications for Educational Freedom

Declining enrollment tied to external developments can reduce per-pupil funding for affected public schools. Parents may respond by exercising school choice options to relocate students. Such cases highlight how non-education policies influence school stability and family decisions on enrollment.

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