On June 24, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $227,704.84 of Fiscal Year 2026 Local Funds and At-Risk Concentration Funds within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). This reprogramming is intended to adjust the budget to better align with the current academic and social-emotional needs of students, particularly as the school year comes to a close and preparations for summer and the next school year begin. The request includes a detailed justification for the need for these funds, which will be reallocated among various budget accounts to support these priorities.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming would not adversely impact the DCPS budget or the District's financial plan. Although the reprogramming amount is below the $500,000 threshold requiring Council approval, it is noted that a previous reprogramming from DCPS has already been approved, resulting in a cumulative change exceeding that threshold. The reallocation will involve moving funds from several account groups to ensure that the budget reflects the necessary support for students' needs as the school year transitions.