K-12 Technology Levies
A significant portion of public school budgets are spent on technology using funds raised through local bond elections and levies
September 25, 2026
A significant portion of public school budgets are spent on technology using funds raised through local bond elections and levies
Nationwide data from SchoolBondFinder indicates continued prioritization of capital investment, successful strategic planning, and focus on modernizing educational facilities.
Successful capital planning includes an assessment of current building conditions, capacity/enrollment, educational need, safety, health, and compliance. True resilience comes from integrating physical and financial strategies, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of resources.
In the decade that SchoolBondFinder has been tracking K–12 school tax elections, we have never seen the total amount of dollars passed nationwide exceed $100B. By year end of 2024, the total amount of dollars passed nationwide was over $115B. 2022 now stands as the second highest year for total
As 2026 begins, a review of the 2025 K–12 bond landscape reveals a notable decline in overall volume—both in total dollar value and number of measures—when compared to 2024. The passage rate, however, remained relatively stable at approximately 75 percent.
In the lead up to the November 2023 elections, there was a great deal of anticipation surrounding the unprecedented number of opportunities on ballots across the country.