Chicago Public Schools
Tuition for special education private programs
$74.1 million
Exact amount: $74,060,970.00
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Special Education Private Programs (Special Education - Non-Public Tuition) | $66,654,450.00 | 90.0% |
| Tuition for Special Education Private Programs (IDEA Room & Board) | $6,656,520.00 | 9.0% |
| All other funds and programs (1 smaller lines) | $750,000.00 | 1.0% |