DC Public Schools (DCPS) is preparing for Fiscal Year 2026 (School Year 25-26) budget engagement and development.
DCPS Budget Timeline
October – December 2024
- Enrollment Projections Released
- November 12th – Public Budget Forum
- November 20th - Public Budget Hearing
- Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) Engagement
January – April 2024
- 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
FY26 Budget Community Feedback
November 12 FY26 Public Budget Forum
DCPS is excited to partner with the DC Local School Advisory Team Collective (DCLC) to convene a Fiscal Year 2026 budget forum at Brookland Middle School on Tuesday, November 12th. Doors will open at 5:30 PM, and programming will begin by 6:00 PM. Register to attend at bit.ly/DCPS_forum_FY26.
November 20 FY26 Public Budget Hearing
DCPS will convene a public budget hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 6:00PM. Please register at bit.ly/dcpsbudgetrsvp26. The purpose of the hearing is to gather input from the public about the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
Members of the public are invited to provide testimony at the hearing. Individuals or groups wishing to testify should register online at bit.ly/dcpsbudgetrsvp26.
January 28 Student Budget Townhall
Each school that serves 6th -12th grade will have the opportunity to choose two students to speak with DCPS Leadership about their experience in their school and in DCPS, as well as share their ideas to shape the FY26 Budget for School Year 2025-26.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or for more information on the DCPS budget and how to get involved, please: