# Tuscaloosa Schools Budget Breakdown | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-03T09:53:44+00:00
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Tuscaloosa City Schools is facing a tight budget gap, planning to spend $201 million against projected $194 million in revenue — but don’t panic: they’ve been preparing for this. By tapping into long-built reserves and strategically using one-time federal/state funds, they’ll still end the year with 2.4 months of operating expenses on hand — well above state requirements and their own policy. Over $120 million still goes directly to classrooms, covering teacher pay, benefits, and key programs like career tech, pre-K, and arts. Plus, $3 million from Alabama’s RAISE Act will support students in need as enrollment dips slightly — all set for final approval on September 8th. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cd62669e30a4b44a

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