Houston ISD Adopts $2.1B Budget for FY 2025-26 as Board Welcomes New Members

Houston ISD’s state-appointed board unanimously approves $2.1 billion budget

The budget, which is 2.5% smaller than the 2024-25 school year budget, includes boosts to several departments and programs, such as $5 million toward prekindergarten expansion and $13.7 million for special education teachers and teaching assistants.

Houston ISD adopts $2.1B budget for FY 2025-26 as board welcomes new members

Houston ISD board managers adopted a roughly $2.12 billion budget for FY 2025-26 that will slash spending by roughly $54 million—or about 2.5% percent—compared to the district’s FY 2024-25 budget.