School District of Philadelphia delays vote on controversial facilities master plan

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A vote planned for Thursday night on the School District of Philadelphia's controversial facilities master plan has been delayed for a week, Action News has learned.

The plan includes the closure of 17 schools. The restructuring plan is part of a $3 billion proposal that would also modernize 169 school buildings and merge six schools across the city.

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District officials have said the plan is intended to increase equity and access to academic programs while addressing building conditions, enrollment challenges and chronic underfunding, but students continue to push back.

The district said it conducted a comprehensive review of all schools considered for closure.

If the plan is approved, it would go into effect during the 2027-28 school year.

Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.