The FY2027 budget allocates more than $3.7 billion to Montgomery County Public Schools, a $143.7 million increase over the prior year and $156.6 million above the state-required Maintenance of Effort level. MCPS, the largest school system in Maryland, serves more than 156,000 students across 211 schools and represents approximately 47% of the county's operating budget. The budget includes $25 million in pre-funding for the retiree health benefits trust.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo para el Año Fiscal 2027 de $7.9 Mil Millones, Implementando una Estructura Progresiva para los Impuestos, Rechazando el Incremento Propuesto a los Impuestos a la Propiedad y Apoyando los Servicios Esenciales para los Residentes”, received May 21, 2026.
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