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District of Columbia Public Schools

District of Columbia Public Schools is a school district in District of Columbia.

Collected and spent

In fiscal year 2024, District of Columbia Public Schools collected $1,174.9M in taxes and spent $1,183.7M.

Collected
$1,174.9M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$1,183.7M
Fiscal year 2024

Where it goes

One service line.

Schools
$1,183.7M

Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.

Source · District of Columbia FY 2024 Approved Budget and Financial Plan — Agency Budget Chapter. Read on September 6, 2026.
DetailsDistrict of Columbia FY 2024 Approved Budget and Financial Plan — Agency Budget Chapter (GA0), District of Columbia Public Schools, Table GA0-2 (FY 2024 Approved Gross Funds Operating Budget and FTEs, by Revenue Type) and Table GA0-6 (FY 2024 Approved Operating Budget Changes, by fund). Published by the DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer / Office of Budget and Performance Management

Who decides

DCPS is part of the Mayor’s branch of government. A Chancellor runs it. The Chancellor serves at the Mayor’s pleasure. The Council gives advice and consent on the Mayor’s pick. The elected State Board of Education advises the State Superintendent. It approves state academic standards.

Source · Council of the District of Columbia — D.C. Code § 38-172, Council of the District of Columbia — D.C. Code § 38-172. Read on October 3, 2026.

When decisions happen

The DCPS budget page lists a public budget hearing in November and a budget hearing in March. It says the new fiscal year starts October 1.

Each yearThe Chancellor must hold public meetings at least quarterly.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
DCPS is under the Mayor.

How to reach it

DCPS main office: (202) 442-5885
Phone
Council office: (202) 724-8000
Phone
Mayor’s office: (202) 727-2643
Phone
Council testimony guide
Online, through the government's own page
Source · Council of the District of Columbia — D.C. Code § 38-174, Council of the District of Columbia — D.C. Code § 38-174. Read on October 3, 2026.

Also on this tax bill

A District of Columbia Public Schools address pays these governments too.

On every bill in District of Columbia Public Schools

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Sources

What it is
DCPS — Budget and Finance. Read on May 23, 2026.
DetailsDCPS — Budget and Finance (general-fund-funded)
Collected
District of Columbia FY 2024 Approved Budget and Financial Plan — Agency Budget Chapter. Read on September 6, 2026.
DetailsDistrict of Columbia FY 2024 Approved Budget and Financial Plan — Agency Budget Chapter (GA0), District of Columbia Public Schools, Table GA0-2 (FY 2024 Approved Gross Funds Operating Budget and FTEs, by Revenue Type) and Table GA0-6 (FY 2024 Approved Operating Budget Changes, by fund). Published by the DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer / Office of Budget and Performance Management
Spent
District of Columbia FY 2024 Approved Budget and Financial Plan — Agency Budget Chapter. Read on September 6, 2026.
DetailsDistrict of Columbia FY 2024 Approved Budget and Financial Plan — Agency Budget Chapter (GA0), District of Columbia Public Schools, Table GA0-2 (FY 2024 Approved Gross Funds Operating Budget and FTEs, by Revenue Type) and Table GA0-6 (FY 2024 Approved Operating Budget Changes, by fund). Published by the DC Office of the Chief Financial Officer / Office of Budget and Performance Management
Who decides
Council of the District of Columbia — D.C. Code § 38-172, Council of the District of Columbia — D.C. Code § 38-172. Read on October 3, 2026.
When decisions happen
Council of the District of Columbia — D.C. Code § 38-174, Council of the District of Columbia — D.C. Code § 38-174. Read on October 3, 2026.
How to reach it
Executive Office of the Mayor, DC Public Schools — Budget and Finance. Read on October 3, 2026.

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