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Maryland spent a total of
$13.5 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
63.5% of that was on
instruction, 33.7% on support
services, and 2.8% on other costs.
Maryland spent a total of
$15,246
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 63.5% of that was on
instruction, 33.7% on support
services, and 2.8% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Maryland State Department of Education school support on Ðǿմ«Ã½
Last updated Apr 25, 2025
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Maryland State Department of Education
$25.1 million
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
45,552
projects
funded
15,297
teachers
funded
170,724
donors
4,132
projects
for
basic supplies
6,194
projects for
technology
5,630
projects for
books
2,264
projects
for
art supplies
Maryland State Department of Education has received support from
65,614 individuals from Maryland and
52,555 individuals out-of-state.