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Howard County Public Schools may get most of its funding request fulfilled

Ball unveils a budget proposal to fund Howard County Public Schools at 99.3% of their request for FY2027.
The total funding, including federal support, would reach nearly $1.3 billion for HCPSS when combined with other funds.
Superintendent Barnes says the proposal provides a clear path forward for education funding.
The Board of Education had requested over $1.6 billion in operating funding earlier in the cycle.
Ball aims to fully fund HCPSS's $116.6 million capital funding request in the proposed budget.
Public hearing on the operating budget is set for April 27 at the George Howard Government Building.
The funding would help stabilize programs for special education and multilingual students.
The funding plan increases the overall annual budget with a notable year-over-year rise.
Howard County's financial allocation emphasizes education as a top priority amid a tough budget year.
Council approval remains necessary to finalize how much will go to HCPSS.

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