Denver Public Schools ran up $300K legal tab last year (opens original article in a new tab)

Denver Public Schools spent $305,000 on outside lawyers in the 12-month period ending January 2026, primarily related to legal issues stemming from a 2023 school shooting and other cases. The district's annual budget is approximately $1.5 billion.

• Denver Public Schools spent $305,000 on outside lawyers between January 2025 and January 2026
• The legal costs relate to lawsuits from the 2023 East High School shooting and other cases
• The district's annual budget is about $1.5 billion