DC Public Schools (DCPS) is preparing for Fiscal Year 2027 (School Year 26-27) budget engagement and development.
DCPS Budget Timeline
October – December 2025
- Enrollment Projections Released
- November 18th - Public Budget Hearing
- Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) Engagement
January – April 2026
- Student Budget Hearings
- LSAT Targeted Support
- Initial school budget allocations released
- School and community budget development
- School Budgets finalized and submitted with the Mayor’s budget
FY27 Budget Community Feedback
November 18 FY27 Public Budget Hearing
DCPS will convene a public budget hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00PM. The purpose of the hearing is to gather input from the public about the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Members of the public are invited to provide testimony at the hearing.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or for more information on the DCPS budget and how to get involved, please:

