Hartford's mayor is set to announce the city's budget for fiscal year 2027, which includes a $70 million deficit over the next two years. The Board of Education has cited special education costs, tuition for out-of-district placements and the cost of contracted services as key cost factors. The superintendent, Dr. Andre Townesh, argued that the city has a $74 million fund balance, with $48 million unassigned, and suggested some of this money should be used to aid students and teachers. If nothing changes, school leaders fear students' education may be at risk.