Florida Budget 2026-27

DeSantis Signs Final State Budget of His Administration

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, approving a spending plan that he said reduces state spending for the fourth consecutive year.

The final budget comes after nearly $810 million in line-item vetoes and covers the fiscal year that begins today, July 1. It is the final full state budget of DeSantis’ administration.

Some of the highlights:

The plan directs $30 billion to K-12 public schools, raising per-student funding to $9,338, or $150 more than the current year. It also includes $1.56 billion for salary increases for teachers and other instructional personnel, $1.65 billion for early childhood education and $290 million for school safety.

Environmental spending includes $1.2 billion for Everglades restoration and water quality projects. That total includes $665 million for Everglades restoration, $396 million for targeted water quality improvements, $150 million for Florida Forever, $64 million for beach nourishment and $425 million for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.

For public safety, the budget includes $19.8 million for sworn state law enforcement pay increases, $20 million for the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program and $15 million for the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication Program.

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Gov. DeSantis signs $117.6B Florida budget with tax relief, debt reduction and record reserves, leveraging a robust fiscal position to bring total state reserves to nearly $18 billion. The state's Rainy-Day fund is fully funded at its constitutional limit of $5 billion.