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Board says county proposed FY2026 budget leaves school system $29.2 million short
Summary
During a chair report, the Howard County Board of Education outlined a $29.2 million shortfall between the county executive's recommended revenue and the board's identified funding needs for FY2026, and urged continued community engagement as the county council finalizes its budget.
Chair Moseley told the Board that the school system's budget gap for fiscal year 2026 remains substantial.
"In total, the school system is currently scheduled to receive $47,300,000 in new revenue for fiscal year 2026. That is $54,300,000 less than the total amount identified for the Board of Education for our funding needs," Chair Moseley said. She later summarized the board's calculation that an additional $29,200,000 above the county executive's recommendation would be required to maintain current…
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