Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for the Special Education Transportation division. This reallocation is aimed at supporting the newly established Parent Stipend Program, which provides financial assistance to parents. The funds will be moved from the Contractual Services account to the Government Subsidies and Grants account due to lower-than-expected spending in contractual obligations.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has reviewed the request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not negatively impact the budget or the District's financial plan. Timely approval of this request is crucial to ensure that parents receive their stipends without delay, as any postponement could hinder the program's implementation. The request complies with the Reprogramming Policy Act of 1980, and the Mayor is seeking the Council's favorable action to facilitate this necessary funding adjustment.