DC Public Schools (DCPS) is preparing for Fiscal Year 2028 (School Year 27-28) budget engagement and development.
DCPS Budget Timeline
October – December 2026
- Enrollment Projections Released
- November 17 - Public Budget Hearing
- Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) Engagement
January – April 2027
- Student Budget Hearings
- LSAT Targeted Support
- Initial school budget allocations released
- School and community budget development
- School budgets finalized and submitted to Mayor's budget
FY28 Budget Community Feedback
November 17 FY28 Public Budget Hearing
DCPS will convene a public budget hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00PM. The purpose of the hearing is to gather input from the public about the upcoming Fiscal Year 2028 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: