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Policy TeamNews: Read xMinds Policy Team's Alert on the FY27 MCPS budget cuts. Every year we get a chance to provide input on how MCPS allocates its funding, and more voices are needed to represent the special education community. It’s crucial to stay informed and involved in the process, because if we don’t show up we are forgotten. Watch our former board member Dan Amodeo explain the MCPS budget process: |
FY 27 MCPS Budget and Key Dates
The next budget cycle is already underway—and here are some important stages for the MCPS operating budget process you should keep in mind, based on the provided information:
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August - November 2026: The Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Committee meets to review departmental requests and budget needs.
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December 2026: The Superintendent will present the recommended operating budget for FY 28. This is a key moment when we will see whether special education services are prioritized in the proposal.
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January 11 and January 21, 2027: The Board of Education will hold public hearings on the budget.
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January 12, February 2, and February 8, 2027: The Board of Education will hold work sessions to discuss the budget in detail, including special education funding.
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February 18, 2027: The Board of Education will tentatively adopt the FY 27 operating budget, sending it to the County Executive and County Council for review.
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May 2027: The County Council will hold public hearings and ultimately approve the final budget.
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June 2027: The Board of Education approves the final budget for MCPS.
These dates represent critical opportunities for us to advocate, provide feedback, and push for more substantial funding to meet the needs of our children. By attending public hearings, submitting written testimony, and engaging in advocacy efforts, we can work together to influence the outcome.
Note that Fiscal Year 2028 runs from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028.
For more information, go to the MCPS Board of Education website.