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U.S. voters have rejected numerous proposals to increase public school funding in the 2026 midterm elections, reflecting growing concerns about property taxes, household affordability, and education spending. In Texas, fewer than one-third of 78 school district funding measures passed, while most proposals also failed in Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Virginia. Ohio voters approved just five of 39 proposed school district income taxes, while Virginia rejected 32 of 47 proposed local sales tax increases for school infrastructure. In New Hampshire, approximately 59% of voters supported limits on school district property-tax increases, according to the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials. Although funding measures secured majority approval in nine other states, several districts face significant financial consequences, including potential budget cuts and closures. Wisconsin’s Hustisford school district announced its dissolution following repeated unsuccessful tax referendums, highlighting the mounting financial pressures facing public education.
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California
U.S. voters have rejected numerous proposals to increase public school funding in the 2026 midterm elections, reflecting growing concerns about property taxes, household affordability, and education spending. In Texas, fewer than one-third of 78 school district funding measures passed, while most proposals also failed in Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Virginia. Ohio voters approved just five of 39 proposed school district income taxes, while Virginia rejected 32 of 47 proposed local sales tax increases for school infrastructure. In New Hampshire, approximately 59% of voters supported limits on school district property-tax increases, according to the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials. Although funding measures secured majority approval in nine other states, several districts face significant financial consequences, including potential budget cuts and closures. Wisconsin’s Hustisford school district announced its dissolution following repeated unsuccessful tax referendums, highlighting the mounting financial pressures facing public education.
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Texas
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has pledged to overhaul public education, challenging state takeovers of school districts, school accountability measures, and longstanding funding shortfalls. The Austin Chronicle reports that her victory could reshape state intervention in Austin ISD, which faces a potential takeover following repeated failing campus ratings. Hinojosa has promised to replace the Texas Education Agency commissioner and protect locally elected school boards. Education professor David DeMatthews supports stronger state assistance without removing local leadership, arguing that Texas must address teacher shortages, inadequate funding, and excessive reliance on standardized testing. He emphasized that the state should be “equally as responsible as school districts” for student outcomes. Proposed reforms could also affect charter school expansion, curriculum decisions, and accountability measures, although existing laws will continue to shape immediate interventions.
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Florida
As Democrats in Congress prepare to leverage their majorities against President Donald Trump's education policies, they face challenges due to Trump's veto power. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), the top Democrat on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, emphasized the need to “leave no rock unturned” in investigating the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department. With Trump prioritizing investigations into transgender issues while neglecting systemic racism, Democrats are exploring budgetary measures to impose conditions on federal funding. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) noted: “I think there will be an interest in using the power of the purse to establish guard rails.” Despite their efforts, there is skepticism about reversing Trump's education agenda, as many advocates push for accountability and reforms in higher education. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, stated: “Even if he vetoes them, let's put the pressure on to get it to his desk.”
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