The nation's urban public school districts have been bracing for the fiscal impact that would result from a sequestration of federal funds, a financial provision in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The result of this across-the-board cut would be felt most severely by programs serving poor urban students, students with disabilities, and English learners, and would also impact teacher salaries, classroom aides, professional development, and career and technical education programs in high schools across the country. (Contains 5 exhibits.)