Federal
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Understanding Federal Aid: How Targeted Programs Support SoWashCo Schools
The Key Takeaway SoWashCo Schools budgeted approximately $10.9 million in federal aid for 2026–27. Unlike most state aid, federal funding is generally tied to specific students, services, or reimbursable expenses. It cannot simply be redirected to cover an unrelated budget shortfall. Federal aid supports programs including special education, academic intervention, educator development, English-language instruction, school…
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Decoding The School District Budget – Part 1: Where the Money Comes From
The Key Takeaway SoWashCo’s ongoing revenue comes from three sources: School district budgets can be intimidating. SoWashCo’s proposed 2026–27 budget contains hundreds of line items spread across multiple funds, with total revenue of approximately $443.7 million. Understanding where that money comes from (and what restrictions come with it) is the first step toward understanding the…