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MSCS presents $177.6 million FY‑26 budget amendment as state redirects charter TISA payments
Summary
Chief Langston told the board the November amendment reduces the district’s budget by $177,615,007 — largely because the state is now sending the TISA portion directly to charter schools — and outlined fund‑by‑fund adjustments and several new positions funded from trued‑up grants.
Chief Langston presented a November 2025 budget amendment that would reduce Memphis‑Shelby County Schools’ total budget by $177,615,007, from $2,018,542,823 to $1,840,927,816.
Langston said the largest change is in the general fund, which is decreasing by $155,057,936 primarily because the state portion of TISA (Tennessee’s school funding formula) is now being disbursed directly to charter schools rather than passing through the district. "That was included in our budget when we initially did it," Langston said, "so now we're decreasing the revenues and expenditures for the direct payment that goes to charter schools." (Chief…
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