Summary of the Budget Inequity:
Did you know the DC School Reform Act requires that students at DCPS and public charter schools be funded uniformly?
Under the law, if DCPS is given extra operating funds, then charter schools are required to get extra operating funds as well. In the Mayor’s funding request, there are no operating funds provided for charter schools.
We don't oppose providing extra funding for DCPS to handle spending pressures, but charter schools also have spending pressures. We also expect the Mayor to follow the law. We want to make sure that charter schools receive their fair share so that we too can work to have the kind of quality schools we want for all DC students.
Here's how you can help fight this:
Join FOCUS along with many other public charter school parents and friends on Tuesday, January 24th at 10:00 am at the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (Room 500). Come for a few minutes, a few hours or the entire time! (every little bit counts). Let's fill every seat and send a message to the council!
Call Danielle Shields at FOCUS with questions or for more information.
(202)387-0405
Council Chambers(Room 500)
Washington, DC
United States
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