The Pasadena Unified School District has announced its plans to implement $30-35 million in reductions for the 2026-27 school as part of a multi-year effort to address a financial crisis.

This summer, the district passed a fiscal stabilization plan along with its fiscal-year budget. The stabilization plan laid out how the district could cut $83 million over three fiscal years.

“These decisions will be difficult, and we remain committed to transparency as we work together to safeguard our students and their learning,” Superintendent Elizabeth Blanco wrote in a community message.

PUSD ended the 2024-25 fiscal year with a positive ending balance because of a $12 million reduction in 2025-26 spending and one-time disaster recovery funds after the Eaton fire, according to the district.

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