Mayor Bowser Ensures Full Funding for PKEEP, Pay Equity, and Child Care Subsidies in FY26 Budget
Date Released:
Thu, 04/24/2025
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser previewed a portion of her Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget proposal by announcing full FY26 funding for the Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKEEP), the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund (Pay Equity Fund), and the DC Child Care Subsidy Program. These three critical investments support high-quality early learning and care for DC’s youngest residents and their families.
