On June 15, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $2,000,000 within the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Funds allocated to the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). This reprogramming aims to support essential services, including contractual funding for special education aides, nursing services, and the development of an updated English Language Arts curriculum. The funds will be reallocated from the DCPS School-wide Services division to the School Support Services division, utilizing savings identified from lower-than-expected expenditures on substitute teaching.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming will not adversely affect the DCPS budget or the District's financial plan. The OCFO has expressed no objections to the request, emphasizing the importance of timely funding to ensure that vendors are paid for services related to special education and curriculum needs. The reprogramming is deemed necessary to align the budget with the identified needs of the agency without establishing new programs or altering previously approved allocations.