The bill submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser outlines the FY 2026 Grant Budget Modifications for the District of Columbia, which require review and approval by the Council. The modifications include several federal grant requests from various agencies, such as the Office of the State Superintendent of Education and the Department of Health. Notably, the Office of the State Superintendent is requesting funding for two grants: $4,998,859 for the establishment of a preschool program and $3,500,000 for facilities. Additionally, the Department of Health is seeking $2,673,062.52 for a public health initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration with academia.
The letter emphasizes the importance of these budget modifications and invites the Council to reach out to the Deputy Budget Director, Jason Kim, for any inquiries. The proposed modifications reflect a commitment to enhancing educational and public health services in the District, although no specific legal insertions or deletions are mentioned in the text provided.