Broward Schools Next Generation Referendum
Summary
The 2018 school levy — about $358 million a year for teacher pay, school safety and mental health staff — goes back on the November ballot as a renewal. Average homeowners pay about $418 a year under it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Average homeowners pay about $418 a year and condo owners about $230 a year under the levy.
Students, teachers, and the 393 school safety and 224 mental health positions the levy funds — including Fort Lauderdale high schools using city SROs.
Shoppers would pay slightly more in sales tax if the referendum is approved by voters.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Joint Workshop with Budget Advisory Board - Aug 18, 2026
Broward County Public Schools presented on its Next Generation Referendum, a proposed sales-tax measure to fund schools. If it moves forward, voters countywide — including Fort Lauderdale — would decide it, and it would add a penny of sales tax.
City Commission Conference Meeting - Aug 18, 2026
The 2018 school levy — about $358 million a year for teacher pay, school safety and mental health staff — goes back on the November ballot as a renewal. Average homeowners pay about $418 a year under it.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Fort Lauderdale
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.