Education and Workforce Development Committee, April 13, 2026
Approves FY2026 Board of Education Transfer Request No. 2, 4-0
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The County Council approved 95% of 282 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Sydney Harrison (14 of 162 recorded votes).
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The Prince George's County Education and Workforce Development Committee approved the FY2026 Board of Education Transfer Request No. 2, increasing the operating budget by approximately $36.6 million (drawing about $38.8 million from fund balance), on a 4-0 vote.
- Jurisdiction
- Prince George's County, MD
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 13, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 4-0
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FY2026 Board of Education Transfer Request No. 2
Approved a transfer request increasing the Board of Education operating budget by approximately $36.6 million and realigning funds across expenditure categories to address a projected shortfall, drawing approximately $38.8 million from the fund balance. Brings total FY2026 operating budget to $2,995,312,763. Action approved by Board of Education March 26, 2026. Moved by Councilmember Harrison, seconded by Vice Chair Olson.
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Meeting Summary
The Prince George's County Education and Workforce Development Committee approved the FY2026 Board of Education Transfer Request No. 2, increasing the operating budget by approximately $36.6 million (drawing about $38.8 million from fund balance), on a 4-0 vote.
Key Decisions (3)
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On the record: the chair, 2 staff members, and 3 witnesses.
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