Delaware Schools Get New Funding Boost | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Delaware lawmakers just passed sweeping school funding reforms, ditching the old per-student model for a new hybrid system that prioritizes kids with greater needs—like low-income students and English learners. The change, backed by an 80-year-old funding system overhaul, aims to ensure every student gets the resources they need. Education Secretary calls this just the start, with implementation ahead. Also passed: new rules letting school districts raise property taxes in smaller, vote-free steps, plus a big capital budget to fund new schools and renovations—helping fix overcrowding and…