Most School Districts See Increased State Funding for 2026–2027

Percentage change in state direct aid per pupil (inflation adjusted), FY 2027 vs. 2026

Map of the inflation-adjusted percentage increase in state direct aid per pupil by school district, comparing fiscal year 2027 to 2026, where most school districts see increased state funding for the 2026–2027 school year.

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Adjusted for inflation using Congressional Budget Office Economic Forecast of CPI-U. While the implicit price deflator for state and local government would more accurately reflect costs facing school systems, forecasts of this measure are not available.

Chart: Maryland Center on Economic PolicySource: DLS: 2026 90 Day Report and Overview of State Aid to Local Governments; CBO Economic Forecasts (Feb. 2026)Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper