Education (including Library)
CY2026 · introduced
1 line item
Total appropriation
$21.5M
$21,512,729
CY2025
$19M
Adopted
Change
$2.5M
+13.2%
What this department does
This Education budget section funds the Maintenance of the Free Public Library, as authorized under P.L. 1985, c. 82. The CY2026 allocation is $21,512,729.
Funding rises by $2,507,662 from last year, a 13.2% increase. This is a substantial year-over-year increase for the library maintenance line.
| Line item | Category | Code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▸Maintenance Free Public Library (PL 1985,c 82) | Education (including Library) | 29-390 | $21,512,729 |