MCPS is requesting General Fund levies and Safety levies for both the Elementary (grades K-8) and High School (grades 9-12) Districts.

A school district’s general fund budget is calculated in accordance with a formula as defined in state law, and based on the school district’s prior year enrollment. The funding formula sets both the minimum and maximum general fund budget, as well as the levy amount that a school district can request of local voters. The state budget limit and other district budgets do not grow as a result of increases in local property values. If the General Fund levies are not approved by voters in the May 7, 2024 school election, MCPS will be forced to make additional reductions. 

The Safety levies are meant to provide a funding source for safety-related expenses. Currently, those expenses are largely paid for out of the General Fund. If the Safety levies are not approved by voters, many safety-related expenditures will no longer have funding.