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DLS tells Frederick County delegation $518.3 million proposed in state aid for fiscal 2027; pension and community college changes could shift costs locally

Frederick County Delegation · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Department of Legislative Services briefed the delegation that Frederick County would receive $518.3 million in state aid in fiscal 2027, and highlighted proposals that could cut community college increases and shift half of retirement payment increases to local governments, estimating a $2 million local obligation under the governor's plan.

The Department of Legislative Services (DLS) told Frederick County delegation members the governor's introduced budget would provide Frederick County approximately $518,300,000 in state aid for fiscal 2027, consisting of $463.8 million in direct aid and $54.5 million for retirement payments, with the vast majority targeted to public schools.

Arnold Aja, presenting for DLS, said the school system would receive roughly $414.2 million in direct aid and that Frederick Community College would…

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