Funding

SFUSD's Budget Is Now Balanced After Facing Potential State Takeover

The fiscal crisis is over. Local control was preserved.

Why this comes up

SFUSD's financial troubles were widely covered in local press. Many parents don't know the crisis has been resolved — and that resolution matters for confidence in the district's stability.

What it means for SFUSD

The $114M deficit has been eliminated through back-office reductions, early retirements, and restructuring — while keeping all teachers employed. SFUSD enters this period on significantly more stable footing.

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