As District’s Public Schools Continue to Make Progress in Achievement, Enrollment, and Teacher Retention, Mayor Bowser Announces 2.55% Increase to the UPSFF Foundation Level
Date Released:
Wed, 02/18/2026
(Washington, DC) – Today, as the city faces one of its most challenging fiscal environments, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the District will continue to build on the success of the city’s public schools by investing in a 2.55% increase to the uniform per student funding formula (UPSFF) foundation level.



