Washington, DC, November 5, 2026 — DC Public Schools (DCPS) has officially launched its budget engagement and development process for Fiscal Year 2028. This crucial period will shape the budget for the 2027-2028 academic year, outlining how resources will be allocated across the district.

The engagement process is scheduled to run from October 2026 through April 2027. During these months, DCPS aims to gather comprehensive input from various stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, staff, and community members. This collaborative approach is designed to ensure that the final budget reflects the needs and priorities of the entire school community.

A key component of this engagement phase is a public budget hearing. This hearing is slated to take place on November 17, 2026. It will serve as a formal platform for the public to voice their opinions, suggestions, and concerns regarding the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. The feedback collected during this hearing, and throughout the broader engagement period, will be considered by DCPS leadership as they formulate the proposed budget.

Fiscal year budgets are critical for the operation of public school systems, dictating funding for essential services such as staffing, educational programs, facilities maintenance, and student support services. The development of the FY 2028 budget signifies DCPS’s commitment to a transparent and inclusive planning process, ensuring that community perspectives are an integral part of fiscal decision-making.

Further details regarding specific opportunities for input beyond the public hearing, such as online feedback mechanisms or community meetings, were not immediately provided. The district will continue to outline the engagement plan as the process unfolds over the coming months.


Story summarized from the original created by andrea.roberson on dcps.dc.gov, see more information here.

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