# Miami-Dade County tax and school funding referendums

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/miami-dade-county-tax-and-school-funding-referendums
> Updated: 2026-09-23T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Miami-Dade County voters are considering several ballot measures, including Referendum 268, which concerns the future of the Miami-Dade Public Schools system. 

One specific measure involves the continuation of a $1 mill school tax for a four-year period from July 2027 to June 2031. This tax generates approximately $569.5 million for school operating expenses, with 88% allocated to teacher salaries and 12% to school security. 

Other proposed amendments include increasing the state budget stabilization fund cap, providing tax exemptions for agricultural property, and increasing the homestead exemption for non-school taxes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Miami-Dade Public Schools referendum under consideration

Miami-Dade residents are evaluating Referendum 268, a vote concerning the future direction of the Miami-Dade Public Schools system.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-dade-public-schools-referendum-under-consideration

### 2026-09-15: Miami-Dade voters to decide on tax amendments and school funding

Miami-Dade voters will decide on several measures, including constitutional amendments for budget stabilization, agricultural tax exemptions, homestead increases, and the renewal of a $1 mill school tax.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miami-dade-voters-to-decide-on-tax-amendments-and-school-funding

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