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Chicago Public Schools official: Board must pass FY27 budget by July 30 to avoid payroll disruptions
Summary
A Chicago Public Schools official said the Board must approve the FY27 budget by July 30 or the district could lose access to short-term financing and face payroll disruptions in September.
A Chicago Public Schools official said the district's proposed FY27 budget "needs to pass by July 30 for CPS to make payroll in September and avoid major disruptions for the upcoming school year." The official framed the plan as "balanced" and prioritized for classroom learning after months of community engagement.
The official warned that without an approved budget the district "will not be able to secure short term financing" and "may not be able to make payroll early in the school year, which would cause widespread disruption." The statement said the budget gives the district time to pursue additional revenue from federal, state, and local partners while protecting classroom resources.
