Jacksonville Democratic Rep. Kim Daniels wants answers about why the Duval County School Board is exploring closing more schools.

In a letter to Board Chair Charlotte Joyce , Daniels questions the proposed closures of Long Branch Elementary School and Anchor Academy in Mayport.

The closures are not imminent, with Long Branch Elementary set to consolidate into R.L. Brown Academy in 2027–28 and Anchor Elementary to consolidate into Mayport Elementary in 2028–29. Board members are using that time to seek “additional community input,” which Daniels provides.

“Under the District’s consolidation plan, students from Long Branch would be assigned to R.L. Brown Elementary School, a route that requires crossing a major roadway. This presents significant concerns regarding student safety a

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