Record funding to support teachers, modernize schools, and expand student programs.
Frederick, MD (JK) – Maryland Governor Wes Moore stopped by Frederick High School on Thursday to unveil a historic $10.2 Billion K-12 education budget for Fiscal Year 2027, marking a $373.8 Million increase over last year and a nearly 17% rise since the Moore Administration began.
Key highlights of the proposal:
Per-student funding: $11,811 to meet Blueprint for Maryland’s Future standards.
Teacher support: $19.4 million for the “Grow Your Own” program and new literacy/math coaching initiatives.
School construction: $480.5 million to modernize aging schools and expand capacity, including $28 million for Frederick County.
Community schools: Record $572 million for wraparound services in high-poverty areas.
Academic programs: $10.9 million for the new Academic Excellence Program to boost classroom instruction.
The visit included a tour of the LYNX Learning Lab, which provides individualized student support through community partnerships.
The governor says the investment is aimed at closing achievement gaps and improving educator retention.
By Jimmy Key