Chicago Public Schools

Special education teachers and therapists (citywide)

$239.6 million

Exact amount: $239,635,762.60

FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)

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Salaries, $184,312,895.07, open this boxSalaries$184.3 millionBenefits (pensions, health insurance), $51,921,756.53, open this boxBenefits (pensions, health insu…$51.9 millionSupplies, food and utilities, $2,354,000.00, open this boxProfessional and administrative services, $967,111.00, open this boxEquipment, $80,000.00, open this box

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Percentages of Special education teachers and therapists (citywide)
BoxAmount% of this budget
Salaries$184,312,895.0776.9%
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)$51,921,756.5321.7%
Supplies, food and utilities$2,354,000.001.0%
Professional and administrative services$967,111.000.4%
Equipment$80,000.00<0.1%

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