2026-27 Budget

Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget includes new school code initiatives prioritizing student safety and mental health, allocating $900 million for public schools, $100 million for mental health and safety resources, and implementing policies on cyberbullying, social media literacy, and eating disorder awareness education.

The Michigan Legislature missed the July 1 deadline to finalize the 2026-27 budget, with House and Senate leaders continuing negotiations. Lawmakers aim to reach a deal by Friday, but educators criticize delays in funding schools. Progress has been made on resolving budget bills, but a final agreement remains pending.

The St. Paul Board of Education will vote on the 2026-27 budget, facing a $14.35 million shortfall due to rising healthcare costs and fewer students than projected. The board received updates on the district’s 2033 strategic plan and language access initiatives but no major budget solutions were proposed.

PTI’s Ali Zafar criticized the 2026-27 budget for failing to address public welfare and long-term economic growth, labeling it a 'budget of broken promises' with 11 critical shortcomings. He highlighted issues like lack of industrialization policy, agricultural neglect, and reliance on IMF programs, while noting downward trends in seven economic indicators.

The Houston ISD board postponed voting on its $2 billion proposed 2026-27 budget. The vote has been rescheduled for June 25, less than a week before a deadline.

Pasadena Unified School District's 2026-27 budget shows improved short-term financial stability due to board-approved actions, but long-term challenges like declining enrollment, rising employee benefit costs, Special Education expenses, and fire-related uncertainties persist. The district maintains positive fund balances and meets state reserve requirements for economic uncertainties.

The Pasadena Unified School District is finalizing its 2026-27 budget as the Los Angeles County Office of Education requests an updated Fiscal Stabilization Plan. The district plans to address the request while collaborating with the county and the state's Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team.