There are many components to the school, town and state budget development and approval process.  This section provides an overview of the people and groups involved as well as a primer on state budget components.

• Who's Who in Arlington
• FYArlington's School Budget 101 Overview
• Prop 2 1/2 and Override Q&A
• Facts & Statistics

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Arlington Public Schools Governance

• School Committee
• School Administration

Town of Arlington Governance

• Board of Selectmen
• Town Manager
• Town Meeting
• Finance Committee
• Budget and Revenue Task Force (BRTF)
• Long Range Planning Committee

State of Massachusetts

• Decision makers and budget process
• Proposition 2 ½

Annual Town Budget Process and Timeline

Arlington's State Aid

• Foundation Budget
• Chapter 70
• Local Aid