District Links: Mayor outlines 12.4% boost to school funding formula amid end of federal pandemic funds; a look inside DC’s sobering center; and more

By Chris Kain On Feb 13, 2024

Mayor Muriel Bowser today announced a planned 12.4% increase to the Uniform Per Student Funding Formula in fiscal year 2025, with the boost intended to help cover increased personnel and operational costs amid the end of federal pandemic relief funds.

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