The resolution submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks to reprogram $1,781,911 in Fiscal Year 2026 Local Funds for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). This reallocation aims to help school leaders adjust their budgets to better meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students. The funds will be directed towards non-personnel parent accounts as part of the summer reprogramming process, allowing schools to shift funding across various program codes while remaining within the same cost center. The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, has confirmed that this reprogramming will not negatively impact the overall DCPS budget or the District's financial plan.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of timely action to prevent delays in programming for DCPS schools and highlights that the reprogramming is budget neutral. It does not restore any previously authorized cuts or establish new programs, but rather reallocates funds from the Schools First in Budgeting initiative into non-personnel spending categories. This strategic approach ensures that DCPS has the necessary resources to effectively implement its summer programs, which are vital for student engagement and educational support during the summer months.