On February 6, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser requested the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $2,498,685.95 in Local Funds for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) for Fiscal Year 2025. This reprogramming is aimed at addressing higher-than-expected student enrollment, allowing DCPS to allocate additional personnel resources to schools that require support. The funds will be shifted from the school-wide services cost center to specific school divisions to better align the budget with actual enrollment needs, ensuring that schools have the necessary staff to meet their demands.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact the overall DCPS budget or the District's financial plan. The resolution highlights the importance of timely action to prevent delays in salary and benefits processing for school personnel, while also indicating that there will be no adverse effects on programs or services within DCPS. The total DCPS budget is reported at $30,350,574.59, with the reprogrammed funds available after accounting for existing commitments, underscoring the need for effective financial management in response to enrollment changes.