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Department of Education presents governor's FY26 capital recommendation; IT, minor capital and CN approvals highlighted
Summary
Secretary Cindy Martin and Department of Education staff outlined the governor's fiscal year 2026 recommended capital budget for public education, emphasizing a $215 million education package, a $4.5 million IT infrastructure request, an increased minor capital allocation, and department approvals of two locally funded Certificates of Necessity.
The Delaware Department of Education on Thursday presented the governor's recommended fiscal year 2026 capital budget for public education, telling the Joint Capital Improvement Committee that the package covers ongoing projects, minor capital improvements, architectural barrier removal and safety-and-security funding.
“I would like to thank everybody for the opportunity to present the governor's recommended fiscal year 2026 capital budget for public education,” Secretary Cindy Martin told the committee as she opened the department's presentation.
The department said the governor's recommendation includes just over $215,000,000 in public education capital funds for FY26 and noted that out‑year obligations for existing projects total about $365,000,000 in state funding. Department finance staff said the five‑year funding history for major capital projects ranged from a high of $350,000,000 (FY23) to a low of $160,000,000 (FY25).
On Certificates of Necessity (CNs), the department said it approved…
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