Atlanta Public Schools approves new $1.3 billion budget, will cut 135 positions

EXPLAINER: What’s new with the Atlanta Public Schools budget for the upcoming school year

Key Points: ▸ The Atlanta Board of Education unanimously approved a $1.85 billion FY2026 budget for the Atlanta Public Schools for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year on Monday.▸ This year’s budget allocates an additional $45 million directly to schools, focused at the elementary school level. ▸ The budget cuts at least 135 positions from APS’s central office, saving $19.8 million. ▸ The FY2026 budget adds $26 million for employee benefits and $8…

Atlanta Public Schools approves new $1.3 billion budget, will cut 135 positions

Atlanta Public Schools announced its fiscal year 2026 budget was approved, and more than 100 positions would be cut.

Atlanta school board approves $1.3B budget, slashes 135 jobs

The Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education (ABOE) approved a $1.3 billion “back to basics” budget for 2026. But that high price tag is also coming with job cuts.Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson said the budget identified and eliminated redundancies to address the district’s current financial deficit while maintaining commitments to teachers, literacy, and safety. APS officials said 135 positions at the district’s centra…