Bill > B26-0327

This bill modifies the Schools First in Budgeting Amendment Act of 2022 by introducing a new definition of "average position cost for educators" which represents the total cost (including salary) of a school-based educator that the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) uses to calculate each school's annual budget. The bill specifically amends the budgeting calculation method by requiring an increase in the budget amount based on the projected increase in the average position cost for Washington Teacher Union members. This change means that school budgets will now factor in not just the base funding, but also anticipated increases in educator compensation. The bill will take effect after mayoral approval (or potential veto override) and a standard 30-day congressional review period, which is typical for legislation affecting the District of Columbia. By incorporating average position cost as a budgeting factor, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive and adaptive funding for schools that accounts for changes in educator compensation.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0327