Chicago Public Schools
Special education services
$379.1 million
Exact amount: $379,074,811.52
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Special education teachers and therapists (citywide) | $239,635,762.60 | 63.2% |
| Special education supports and private placements | $101,050,415.41 | 26.7% |
| Special education service delivery | $15,760,739.04 | 4.2% |
| Special education testing and placement | $12,368,106.04 | 3.3% |
| Special education operations and data | $10,259,788.43 | 2.7% |