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 evolving 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 manage their resources effectively in response to changing priorities. 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, as it is budget neutral and does not involve restoring previous budget cuts or creating new programs.

The resolution details the reprogramming of funds from the Schools First in Budgeting initiative into non-personnel spending categories to support annual school-based summer programs. The adjustments will maintain the total budget at $18,492,605.26, reflecting a careful reallocation of existing resources. By emphasizing the importance of these funds for enhancing summer programming, the resolution underscores the commitment to effectively utilize resources to support educational initiatives during the summer months, ensuring that DCPS can continue to provide valuable programs for students.