Maryland School Funding Update: Steady Course, Storms Ahead
This year’s legislative session, which ended in mid-April, brought few changes to Maryland’s school funding landscape. Most school districts will see increases in state funding during the next school year, and lawmakers made minor legislative changes to keep Maryland’s education
Governor’s Budget Proposal Shorts Public Schools by $140 Million
Gov. Hogan’s budget proposal for the 2022–2023 budget year underfunds public schools by $140 million, adding one more entry to the governor’s record of shortchanging education.
Lawmakers Have Laid a Strong Foundation for Maryland’s Public Schools; Here’s What Lies Ahead
As the 2021 legislative session nears its end, Maryland children, parents, and educators have much to celebrate.
Maryland’s Children Have Waited Long Enough: Lawmakers Must Override Gov. Hogan’s Veto and Invest in World-Class Schools
As Maryland scrambles to respond to a public health crisis and economic crisis, children and educators are also dealing with the ongoing crisis of deeply underfunded public schools.
One Step Closer, but Not There Yet: Maryland’s 2019 School Funding Legislation
The General Assembly took an important step forward for Maryland children this year, passing legislation to begin implementing the recommendations of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (also known as the Kirwan Commission) over the next three years.
Revised State Budget Paves the Way for Significant New Investment in Education
Maryland lawmakers are poised to move forward with a budget that invests significantly more in schools than proposed in Governor Larry Hogan’s budget.
Building Our Future
Public education is part of the foundation of a strong economy. High-quality schools create tomorrow’s skilled workforce. They draw families to put down roots in Maryland and encourage companies to do business here.
Casino Lockbox Is an Important First Step for Strengthening Maryland Schools; Now Policymakers Should Finish the Job
Maryland took an important step toward guaranteeing all children a great education on Election Day, as voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment requiring gambling revenues to add to school funding rather than replacing existing funding.
Budgeting For Opportunity: How Our Fiscal Policy Choices Can Remove Barriers Facing Marylanders of Color and Advance Shared ProsperityBudgeting For Opportunity
Maryland’s budget provides the clearest reflection of our priorities as a state. Choices about where we invest our shared resources can help or hinder children’s education, economic security for families and communities, and public health and safety.